Graphic Designer Salary in Providence, RI
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The median graphic designer in the Providence area earns $70,450 a year ($33.87 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 10% below the Rhode Island median ($78,220). Half of the 970 graphic designers there earn between $59,120 and $89,650.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,180 | $49,330 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $59,120 | $62,050 | $49,040 |
| Median | $70,450 | $78,220 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $89,650 | $93,370 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $107,580 | $107,580 | $104,910 |
| Average | $74,870 | $78,900 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 970 | 750 | 197,830 |
Providence, RI ranks 13th 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.