Graphic Designer

Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

$57,990
Median Salary
$62,049
Mean Salary
300,200
Total Employment
3%
Job Growth
About as fast as average
Bachelor's degree
Education
18,012
Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile
$34,794
25th Percentile
$45,232
Median
$57,990
75th Percentile
$74,227
90th Percentile
$97,423

Top Employing States

California
42,313
Florida
22,229
New York
20,999
Texas
18,274
North Carolina
12,506

Salary by State

# State Median Salary
1 Hawaii $120,523
2 District of Columbia $99,369
3 Massachusetts $96,846
4 California $88,827
5 New York $80,087
6 Connecticut $79,848
7 New Jersey $76,840
8 Delaware $72,048
9 Alaska $71,997
10 Virginia $71,864
11 Washington $71,688
12 Oregon $70,607
13 Utah $70,588
14 Arizona $67,438
15 Maryland $64,749
16 New Hampshire $63,983
17 Vermont $62,244
18 Idaho $61,511
19 Rhode Island $59,950
20 South Carolina $59,625
21 Ohio $58,839
22 Pennsylvania $58,212
23 Florida $57,879
24 Minnesota $57,477
25 Maine $57,422
26 Missouri $57,163
27 Nevada $56,995
28 Nebraska $56,814
29 Colorado $56,149
30 Tennessee $56,089
31 Michigan $55,783
32 New Mexico $55,647
33 Montana $55,238
34 Georgia $54,821
35 Illinois $54,629
36 Oklahoma $54,613
37 Texas $54,403
38 Louisiana $54,178
39 South Dakota $53,407
40 Wisconsin $53,289
41 Mississippi $53,238
42 North Dakota $51,853
43 Wyoming $51,746
44 Kansas $49,805
45 Alabama $49,564
46 North Carolina $49,438
47 Indiana $47,206
48 Kentucky $46,470
49 Iowa $44,713
50 Arkansas $43,752
51 West Virginia $40,965

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Graphic Designer?
The median salary for a Graphic Designer is $57,990 per year nationally. Salaries range from $34,794 (10th percentile) to $97,423 (90th percentile).
What education do you need to become a Graphic Designer?
A Graphic Designer typically requires a bachelor's degree.
What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?
Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 3% — about as fast as average. About 18,012 openings are expected each year.
Which state pays Graphic Designers the most?
Hawaii pays the highest median salary for graphic designers at $120,523 per year.

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