The average salary for a graphic designer in the United States is $64,700, but the range typically falls between $45,560 and $77,570. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.11, with a range between $21.9 and $37.3.
There are approximately 212,720 people employed as a graphic designer in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of graphic designers.The state with the best pay for a graphic designer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $93,050, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $41,630.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,560 | $21.9 |
| Median | $58,910 | $28.32 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,570 | $37.3 |
| 90th Percentile | $100,450 | $48.29 |
The salary of a graphic designer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a graphic designer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for graphic designers are District of Columbia, New York, California, Massachusetts, Washington while the worst states are South Dakota, West Virginia, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,190 | $52,040 | $84,380 |
| Alaska | $37,230 | $54,180 | $82,540 |
| Arizona | $37,220 | $60,880 | $100,660 |
| Arkansas | $29,270 | $49,180 | $78,330 |
| California | $42,540 | $79,850 | $126,240 |
| Colorado | $41,540 | $67,970 | $100,410 |
| Connecticut | $42,360 | $69,170 | $100,830 |
| Delaware | $35,340 | $55,640 | $81,020 |
| District of Columbia | $61,810 | $93,050 | $123,200 |
| Florida | $36,260 | $58,910 | $88,030 |
| Georgia | $31,150 | $59,800 | $93,290 |
| Hawaii | $37,220 | $57,580 | $93,640 |
| Idaho | $31,890 | $53,880 | $80,660 |
| Illinois | $37,420 | $60,300 | $87,140 |
| Indiana | $34,340 | $51,740 | $74,160 |
| Iowa | $32,760 | $49,170 | $74,330 |
| Kansas | $32,430 | $54,330 | $82,540 |
| Kentucky | $31,250 | $52,450 | $80,430 |
| Louisiana | $33,220 | $49,200 | $72,360 |
| Maine | $33,730 | $56,160 | $85,850 |
| Maryland | $37,290 | $68,150 | $101,360 |
| Massachusetts | $44,870 | $74,490 | $108,360 |
| Michigan | $32,380 | $54,810 | $80,820 |
| Minnesota | $39,040 | $64,130 | $95,850 |
| Mississippi | $29,640 | $47,110 | $72,260 |
| Missouri | $31,800 | $52,130 | $79,540 |
| Montana | $30,540 | $52,170 | $77,260 |
| Nebraska | $29,990 | $52,890 | $76,640 |
| Nevada | $36,010 | $59,900 | $97,550 |
| New Hampshire | $40,530 | $68,900 | $105,160 |
| New Jersey | $45,860 | $70,880 | $114,790 |
| New Mexico | $31,910 | $52,580 | $79,390 |
| New York | $46,030 | $80,390 | $126,130 |
| North Carolina | $31,710 | $59,810 | $88,110 |
| North Dakota | $31,840 | $49,400 | $71,240 |
| Ohio | $33,990 | $55,760 | $83,110 |
| Oklahoma | $29,640 | $54,580 | $86,990 |
| Oregon | $42,820 | $64,900 | $91,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,200 | $57,800 | $84,330 |
| Rhode Island | $42,560 | $71,090 | $97,860 |
| South Carolina | $29,750 | $52,580 | $75,770 |
| South Dakota | $30,310 | $41,630 | $55,090 |
| Tennessee | $29,120 | $52,620 | $80,080 |
| Texas | $34,490 | $57,830 | $84,190 |
| Utah | $33,280 | $59,210 | $85,890 |
| Vermont | $44,010 | $66,110 | $95,430 |
| Virginia | $37,160 | $69,920 | $106,350 |
| Washington | $44,750 | $75,680 | $119,230 |
| West Virginia | $27,960 | $45,760 | $67,520 |
| Wisconsin | $36,840 | $55,630 | $77,720 |
| Wyoming | $28,080 | $49,920 | $69,120 |
Even between cities, the salary of a graphic designer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for graphic designers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $103,260.The city with the lowest average salary for graphic designers is North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $37,800.
Areas with highest average salaries for graphic designers
Areas with lowest average salaries for graphic designers
The number of graphic designers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of graphic designers has increased by 11,280. On average, the number of graphic designers has been increasing by 1.4% each year. The salary of graphic designers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of graphic designers has increased by $6,330. On average, the salary of graphic designers has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Graphic Designers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for graphic designers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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