Graphic Designer salary in United States

Based on 2,784 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$68,161 - $87,976

Median salary

$70,000 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$54K

Median$70K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$95K

50% of professionals earn between $54,229 - $80,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

New York117 job openings

Los Angeles60 job openings

Atlanta47 job openings

San Francisco30 job openings

Chicago29 job openings

Irvine28 job openings

Dallas27 job openings

Austin25 job openings

Columbus21 job openings

Tampa21 job openings

Houston17 job openings

Denver13 job openings

Washington13 job openings

Alexandria12 job openings

Boston11 job openings

Miami11 job openings

Nashville11 job openings

Top companies hiring

Creative Circle8

24 Seven Talent6

Creative Cove Inc.2

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Graphic Designer

2,784 job openings

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The average salary for a Graphic Designer in United States is USD 68,161 - USD 87,976 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,000 per year, based on 2,784 active job listings.

The cities with the most Graphic Designer job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago. New York leads with 117 job openings.

Leading employers for Graphic Designer roles in United States include Creative Circle, H15DEN, 24 Seven Talent, Aquent, Robert Half.

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