Graphic Designers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $63,330 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $100,260
Employed locally 490
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $52,900
    50th (median)
    $63,330
    75th
    $80,540
    90th
    $100,260

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,220
    Connecticut $65,360
    New Haven, CT $63,650
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,170
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,510
    Public Relations Specialists $85,690
    Technical Writers $125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,970
    Producers and Directors $69,990
    Editors $72,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Hartford, CT is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.89 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Hartford, CT is 3.3% above 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,900.