Graphic Designer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median graphic designer in the Philadelphia area earns $63,090 a year ($30.33 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($62,960) and 4% above the Pennsylvania median ($60,730). Half of the 3,360 graphic designers there earn between $50,920 and $81,330.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,610 | $39,430 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $50,920 | $47,670 | $49,040 |
| Median | $63,090 | $60,730 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $81,330 | $80,480 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $102,140 | $102,090 | $104,910 |
| Average | $69,820 | $66,620 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 3,360 | 8,150 | 197,830 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 23rd 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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- Pittsburgh, PA: $57,830
- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
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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.