Graphic Designers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $74,540 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.84
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $107,430
Employed locally 2,900
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $57,090
    50th (median)
    $74,540
    75th
    $84,560
    90th
    $107,430

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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
    Greeley, CO $73,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990
    Producers and Directors $74,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Denver, CO is $35.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.57 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Denver, CO is 21.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,090.