Graphic Designers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $56,120 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $87,810
Employed locally 400
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $44,510
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $71,910
    90th
    $87,810

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $74,460
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,770

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,590
    Coaches and Scouts $44,870
    Public Relations Specialists $55,700
    Producers and Directors $63,340
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,990
    Editors $73,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.91 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 8.5% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Allentown?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,510.