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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$61,300
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$68,610
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
214,260
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 271024

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.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Graphic Designers (2024)

10th Percentile
$37,600
25th Percentile
$47,200
75th Percentile
$79,000
90th Percentile
$103,030

Top Industries

Industries with the most Graphic Designers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
214,260
$68,610 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
205,290
$68,540 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
81,130
$74,910 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
81,130
$74,910 avg
5
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing
37,680
$54,760 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

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.

Related Skills & Keywords

graphic designer visual designer brand designer

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.