Graphic Designers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $65,490 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $114,040
Employed locally 530
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $65,490
    75th
    $89,990
    90th
    $114,040

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Graphic Designers salary is 36% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    Greeley, CO $73,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,000
    Technical Writers $99,740
    Editors $78,700
    Interior Designers $74,110
    Producers and Directors $79,000
    Writers and Authors $83,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Boulder, CO is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.82 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Boulder, CO is 6.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.