Graphic Designers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $62,750 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $91,180
Employed locally 220
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $56,370
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $91,180

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $59,960
    Coaches and Scouts $49,000
    Film and Video Editors $60,620
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,640
    Producers and Directors $56,300
    Editors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Burlington, VT is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.17 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Burlington, VT is 2.4% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,370.