Graphic Designer Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median graphic designer in the Pittsburgh area earns $57,830 a year ($27.80 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 5% below the Pennsylvania median ($60,730). Half of the 1,200 graphic designers there earn between $46,540 and $70,710.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,970 | $39,430 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $46,540 | $47,670 | $49,040 |
| Median | $57,830 | $60,730 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $70,710 | $80,480 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $86,680 | $102,090 | $104,910 |
| Average | $61,000 | $66,620 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 1,200 | 8,150 | 197,830 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 46th 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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- Philadelphia, PA: $63,090
- 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.