Graphic Designer pay in United States

Graphic Designers earn about $62,960 a year (U.S. median).

$62,960 median annual pay

$39,52010th $62,960median $104,91090th

Half earn between $49,040 and $81,830. The top 10% clear $104,910; the bottom 10% are near $39,520.

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About this data

What this is: Published wage estimates for graphic designers (SOC 271024) in United States — the 10th/25th/median/75th/90th percentiles, exactly as reported. Real-world ranges for the role and metro, not an estimate of any individual's pay.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025 release — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Public-domain data. Team AM is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the BLS. Page compiled 2026-06-22.
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