Graphic Designers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,500 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $40,810
90th percentile $94,260
Employed locally 400
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,810
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $58,500
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $94,260

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 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
    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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Coaches and Scouts $48,930
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,160
    Producers and Directors $60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $112,650
    Technical Writers $97,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.6% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,810 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.