Graphic Designers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $53,950 -12% vs national
Median hourly $25.94
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $80,980
Employed locally 370
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $53,950
    75th
    $67,580
    90th
    $80,980

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% 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
    Napa, CA $74,460
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,770

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Coaches and Scouts $48,870
    Producers and Directors $74,670
    Editors $50,950
    Audio and Video Technicians $56,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Harrisburg, PA is $25.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 12% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.