Graphic Designer Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median graphic designer in the Phoenix area earns $59,090 a year ($28.41 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 1% above the Arizona median ($58,510). Half of the 2,810 graphic designers there earn between $50,900 and $76,100.
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,760 | $43,780 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $50,900 | $50,250 | $49,040 |
| Median | $59,090 | $58,510 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $76,100 | $75,290 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $89,390 | $88,590 | $104,910 |
| Average | $64,560 | $63,570 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 2,810 | 3,560 | 197,830 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 42nd 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
- 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.