Graphic Designers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $39,240 -36% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $27,550
90th percentile $61,620
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,550
    25th
    $31,360
    50th (median)
    $39,240
    75th
    $51,850
    90th
    $61,620

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 63% Median Graphic Designers salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,040
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $52,260
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,860
    Coaches and Scouts $38,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Laredo, TX is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Laredo, TX is 36% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $27,550 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,360.