Graphic Designers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $66,290 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 2,240
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $61,830
    50th (median)
    $66,290
    75th
    $77,850
    90th
    $97,800

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Salisbury, MD $59,150
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,000

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $66,910
    Coaches and Scouts $58,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Producers and Directors $75,920
    Technical Writers $93,650
    Audio and Video Technicians $58,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Baltimore, MD is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Baltimore, MD is 8.1% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,830.