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Graphic Designers salary in United States

The median graphic designers salary is $62,960 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$39,520
Median (p50)
$62,960
Top (p90)
$104,910
Sample size
197,830

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$39,520
p25$49,040
Median$62,960
p75$81,830
Top (p90)$104,910
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Graphic Designers salary by region

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$85,420
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$79,280
New York$77,340
Massachusetts$76,710
California$75,130
New Jersey$73,790
Washington$72,710
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$72,400
Virginia$72,310
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$66,490

Pay trend

Up 9.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$64,7002023
$68,6102024
$70,5602025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Graphic Designers salary FAQs

What is the average Graphic Designers salary in United States?

The median Graphic Designers salary in United States is $62,960 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of graphic designerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Graphic Designers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $39,520 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $104,910 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $62,960.

Do Graphic Designers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is among the highest at $85,420, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Graphic Designers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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