Graphic Designers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $49,110 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $84,290
Employed locally 30
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $63,500
    90th
    $84,290

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Graphic Designers salary is 23% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Rochester, NY $60,310
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770
    Albany, OR $59,760

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,860
    Public Relations Specialists $70,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Elmira, NY is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Elmira, NY is 19.9% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.