Graphic Designers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,040 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $95,080
Employed locally 1,960
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $46,560
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $74,760
    90th
    $95,080

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 63% Median Graphic Designers salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,530
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210
    Texarkana, TX-AR $48,480

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,380
    Coaches and Scouts$34,680
    Producers and Directors$73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,160
    Interior Designers$61,860
    Editors$58,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Austin, TX is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.89 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Austin, TX is 0.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,560.