Graphic Designers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $55,390 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $89,120
Employed locally 190
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $47,230
    50th (median)
    $55,390
    75th
    $70,180
    90th
    $89,120

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 55% Median Graphic Designers salary is 45% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    Manhattan, KS $48,270

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$70,490
    Coaches and Scouts$50,420
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,180
    Editors$77,160
    Producers and Directors$68,570
    Writers and Authors$58,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Manchester, NH is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Manchester, NH is 9.6% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,230.