Graphic Designers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,300
↑ 39.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Graphic Designers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Graphic Designers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 39.3% since 2011 ($44,010 → $61,300)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,300
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,300 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $58,910 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $57,990 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $50,710 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | $53,380 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $52,110 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $50,370 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $48,700 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $47,640 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $46,900 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $45,900 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $44,830 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $44,150 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $44,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.