Graphic Designer Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Graphic Designer salaries range from $47,760 to $98,530 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Graphic Designer Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $57,030 | $75,040 | $98,530 | $128,990 | $170,940 | $50,322 | 1,510 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,810 | $66,990 | $89,490 | $115,420 | $145,990 | $49,827 | 4,050 |
| Seattle, WA | $49,730 | $62,040 | $82,630 | $104,690 | $132,510 | $55,308 | 3,880 |
| Washington, DC | $48,900 | $63,980 | $82,360 | $105,440 | $132,460 | $53,901 | 4,670 |
| Boston, MA | $48,240 | $61,990 | $78,000 | $98,450 | $124,410 | $51,282 | 3,690 |
| New York, NY | $49,710 | $61,300 | $75,850 | $99,420 | $128,230 | $40,518 | 17,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,250 | $55,470 | $75,820 | $98,770 | $119,750 | $45,675 | 14,060 |
| Denver, CO | $47,600 | $57,090 | $74,540 | $84,560 | $107,430 | $66,082 | 2,900 |
| Portland, OR | $43,360 | $54,410 | $68,710 | $91,930 | $124,030 | $52,813 | 2,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,500 | $56,600 | $66,370 | $66,370 | $80,670 | $63,756 | 9,430 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,820 | $47,880 | $62,490 | $78,600 | $95,920 | $58,239 | 6,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,380 | $47,770 | $61,190 | $77,210 | $100,380 | $51,681 | 3,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $42,220 | $49,470 | $61,100 | $77,040 | $98,380 | $57,533 | 3,750 |
| Austin, TX | $36,920 | $46,560 | $61,040 | $74,760 | $95,080 | $59,262 | 1,960 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $35,820 | $46,780 | $60,640 | $74,870 | $91,510 | $59,803 | 1,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $37,040 | $46,390 | $59,910 | $77,670 | $94,590 | $60,030 | 1,210 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,960 | $47,200 | $59,820 | $69,890 | $83,820 | $60,060 | 2,170 |
| Atlanta, GA | $37,310 | $45,860 | $59,470 | $79,420 | $98,750 | $59,950 | 3,650 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,760 | $46,600 | $58,840 | $73,050 | $88,000 | $61,872 | 2,430 |
| Miami, FL | $39,100 | $49,270 | $57,770 | $75,550 | $96,900 | $46,929 | 4,850 |
| Houston, TX | $34,610 | $45,000 | $56,380 | $69,710 | $83,700 | $58,425 | 2,570 |
| Nashville, TN | $30,280 | $42,130 | $53,290 | $70,890 | $90,320 | $53,131 | 1,590 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $41,570 | $47,640 | $52,450 | $73,060 | $90,400 | $52,085 | 3,410 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,390 | $47,190 | $47,760 | $67,570 | $90,360 | $49,390 | 2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Graphic Designer is $66,852 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $75,896. Salaries range from $47,760 to $98,530 depending on city and cost of living.
Graphic Designer salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $66,852, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 105,110 Graphic Designer positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic Designer positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.