How much does a Graphic Designers make per hour in Massachusetts?

Graphic Designers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,670 +25.1% vs national

Median hourly $36.86

10th percentile $45,630

90th percentile $101,460

Employed locally 50

National median $61,300

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Graphic Designers

Massachusetts

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$45,630

25th

$57,750

50th (median)

$76,670

75th

$101,460

90th

$101,460

Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Massachusetts

Occupation	Median salary
Public Relations Specialists	$67,590
Interior Designers	$79,880
Coaches and Scouts	$60,750
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$44,990
Editors	$57,550
Producers and Directors	$62,340

Frequently asked questions

How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Massachusetts?

The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Massachusetts is $36.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.40 or more per hour.

Is Massachusetts above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

The median Graphic Designers salary in Massachusetts is 25.1% 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 Massachusetts?

Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,630 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,750.