Graphic Designers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $63,280 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $95,260
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $50,670
    50th (median)
    $63,280
    75th
    $83,860
    90th
    $95,260

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    Massachusetts $76,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,990

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $58,430
    Public Relations Specialists $62,500
    Editors $73,800
    Producers and Directors $72,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,690
    Audio and Video Technicians $63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Amherst Town, MA is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.59 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 3.2% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,670.