Graphic Designer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median graphic designer in the Richmond area earns $66,350 a year ($31.90 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 8% below the Virginia median ($72,310). Half of the 760 graphic designers there earn between $50,640 and $81,470.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,220 | $39,020 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $50,640 | $52,470 | $49,040 |
| Median | $66,350 | $72,310 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $81,470 | $95,420 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $106,140 | $121,680 | $104,910 |
| Average | $70,860 | $76,670 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 760 | 4,740 | 197,830 |
Richmond, VA ranks 15th 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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- Virginia Beach, VA: $60,150
- 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.