SOC 27-1024 · May 2025 · United States
Graphic Designers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Graphic Designers across the United States is $62,960 per year, measured over 197,830 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $87,920.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Graphic Designers
Pay for this occupation varies by 117.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $87,920 and West Virginia pays $40,350.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $87,920 | 1,150 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $78,220 | 750 | |
| 3 | New York | $77,340 | 14,530 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $76,710 | 4,450 | |
| 5 | California | $75,130 | 27,390 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $75,120 | 3,050 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $73,790 | 5,670 | |
| 8 | Washington | $72,710 | 3,960 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $72,700 | 1,930 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $72,310 | 4,740 |
States with the most Graphic Designers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,390 | $75,130 | |
| 2 | New York | 14,530 | $77,340 | |
| 3 | Texas | 13,670 | $60,150 | |
| 4 | Florida | 12,660 | $61,660 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 8,960 | $62,560 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 8,150 | $60,730 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 7,280 | $60,080 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 6,070 | $57,350 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 5,920 | $60,250 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 5,670 | $73,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $97,360 | 1,280 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $92,050 | 3,870 |
| 3 | Washington | $85,420 | 4,420 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $81,800 | 650 |
| 5 | New York | $79,280 | 15,160 |
| 6 | Napa | $79,090 | 60 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $78,500 | 210 |
| 8 | Boston | $78,270 | 3,560 |
| 9 | Seattle | $76,720 | 2,710 |
| 10 | Barnstable Town | $76,140 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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