Graphic Designers salary in the United States
$39,520
10th
$49,040
25th
$62,960
Median
$81,830
75th
$104,910
90th
National median
$62,960
2025 OEWS
Mean
$70,560
Hourly median
$30.27
Employment
197,830
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $97,360 | 1,280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,050 | 3,870 |
| DC | $87,920 | 1,150 |
| Washington, DC | $85,420 | 4,420 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,800 | 650 |
| New York, NY | $79,280 | 15,160 |
| Napa, CA | $79,090 | 60 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,500 | 210 |
| Boston, MA | $78,270 | 3,560 |
| RI | $78,220 | 750 |
| NY | $77,340 | 14,530 |
| Seattle, WA | $76,720 | 2,710 |
| MA | $76,710 | 4,450 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,140 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $75,790 | 1,350 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,750 | 210 |
| Portland, OR | $75,650 | 3,090 |
| CA | $75,130 | 27,390 |
| MD | $75,120 | 3,050 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,800 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,680 | 920 |
| Kennewick, WA | $74,520 | 90 |
| NJ | $73,790 | 5,670 |
| WA | $72,710 | 3,960 |
| CT | $72,700 | 1,930 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.