Graphic Designer Salary in Boston, MA
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The median graphic designer in the Boston area earns $78,270 a year ($37.63 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 2% above the Massachusetts median ($76,710). Half of the 3,560 graphic designers there earn between $61,490 and $98,260.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,440 | $47,830 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $61,490 | $60,030 | $49,040 |
| Median | $78,270 | $76,710 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $98,260 | $95,990 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $116,000 | $108,970 | $104,910 |
| Average | $82,350 | $79,690 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 3,560 | 4,450 | 197,830 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
- Portland, OR: $75,650
- Sacramento, CA: $74,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.