Graphic Designers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $78,000 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $124,410
Employed locally 3,690
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $78,000
    75th
    $98,450
    90th
    $124,410

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Graphic Designers salary is 31% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    Massachusetts $76,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,990
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,330

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$76,680
    Coaches and Scouts$48,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41,850
    Producers and Directors$79,910
    Editors$79,370
    Interpreters and Translators$70,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Boston, MA-NH is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.77 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 27.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.