Graphic Designers
Design & Visual Arts • Creative & Media Careers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Excludes "Web and Digital Interface Designers" (15-1255).
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Graphic Designers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
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Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Graphic Designers professionals work in creative & media careers, specifically in design & visual arts. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $61,300.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Graphic Designers is rated as Low. Currently, there are approximately 214,260 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.