Graphic Designers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $59,550 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $42,770
90th percentile $99,420
Employed locally 280
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,770
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $75,330
    90th
    $99,420

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,320
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,660
    Coaches and Scouts $47,710
    Interior Designers $66,560
    Producers and Directors $62,320
    Floral Designers $33,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Fort Collins, CO is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.15 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 2.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,770 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.