Graphic Designers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $75,220 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.16
10th percentile $49,340
90th percentile $108,780
Employed locally 680
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,340
    25th
    $58,580
    50th (median)
    $75,220
    75th
    $79,960
    90th
    $108,780

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 67% Median Graphic Designers salary is 33% 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
    Connecticut $65,360
    New Haven, CT $63,650
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,330
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,170
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $57,950
    Producers and Directors $95,540
    Editors $84,930
    Public Relations Specialists $84,080
    Interior Designers $59,270
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bridgeport, CT is $36.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.43 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 22.7% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,340 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,580.