Graphic Designers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $52,490 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $130,670
Employed locally 470
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $43,990
    50th (median)
    $52,490
    75th
    $81,440
    90th
    $130,670

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,730
    Coaches and Scouts $41,590
    Public Relations Specialists $83,040
    Producers and Directors $53,900
    Writers and Authors $48,340
    Editors $45,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Fayetteville, AR is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 14.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,990.