Graphic Designers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $51,740 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $87,500
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $51,740
    75th
    $63,760
    90th
    $87,500

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Vallejo, CA $66,410
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$47,400
    Public Relations Specialists$59,360
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,220
    Producers and Directors$52,220
    Technical Writers$75,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Lynchburg, VA is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 15.6% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.