Graphic Designers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $66,370 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $80,670
Employed locally 9,430
National median $61,300

Compare Graphic Designers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Dallas, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Graphic Designers
in
Dallas, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $56,600
    50th (median)
    $66,370
    75th
    $66,370
    90th
    $80,670

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,040
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210
    Texarkana, TX-AR $48,480

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860
    Technical Writers$79,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Dallas, TX is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Dallas, TX is 8.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,600.