Graphic Designer Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median graphic designer in the Buffalo area earns $60,000 a year ($28.85 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 22% below the New York State median ($77,340). Half of the 540 graphic designers there earn between $48,060 and $73,140.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,280 | $43,680 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $48,060 | $58,610 | $49,040 |
| Median | $60,000 | $77,340 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $73,140 | $100,370 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $97,120 | $131,250 | $104,910 |
| Average | $64,820 | $82,410 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 540 | 14,530 | 197,830 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 37th 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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- New York, NY: $79,280
- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
- Portland, OR: $75,650
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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.