SOC 27-1024 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Graphic Designers — Colorado
Colorado · 7 metro areas compared
At $66,330, median pay for Graphic Designers in Colorado tracks the national median of $62,960 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,330, median pay for Graphic Designers in Colorado tracks the national median of $62,960 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $118,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,000 to $85,810.
The area has 4,200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.15 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Colorado ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $72,500. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 332nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,030 | −25.3% |
| 25th | $55,000 | −12.6% |
| Median (50th) | $66,330 | +5.4% |
| 75th | $85,810 | +36.3% |
| 90th | $118,560 | +88.3% |
| Mean | $74,460 | +18.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $72,500 | 2,590 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $67,680 | 400 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $64,640 | 110 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $62,060 | 240 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $60,790 | 400 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $56,730 | 30 | |
| 7 | Grand Junction | $51,540 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $66,330 buys what $64,336 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,336US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,330 a year, 5.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,030 to $118,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $72,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Graphic Designers in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $66,330, or $31.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,960, so pay in Colorado is 5.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $118,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $72,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,200 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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