Graphic Designers Salary in Hagerstown, MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Median annual salary $47,000 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $86,950
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $47,000
    75th
    $64,880
    90th
    $86,950

    Hagerstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 62% Median Graphic Designers salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $66,290
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Salisbury, MD $59,150

    Related occupations in Hagerstown, MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,370
    Coaches and Scouts$56,630
    Public Relations Specialists$51,800
    Editors$57,960
    Producers and Directors$50,640
    Writers and Authors$77,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Hagerstown?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Hagerstown, MD-WV is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hagerstown above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Hagerstown, MD-WV is 23.3% 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 Hagerstown?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Hagerstown, MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.