Graphic Designers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $48,020 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $79,600
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $48,020
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $79,600

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,410
    Coaches and Scouts $46,140
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $40,870
    Photographers $34,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Grand Junction, CO is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 21.7% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.