Graphic Designers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $43,060 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $27,850
90th percentile $66,020
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,850
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $43,060
    75th
    $54,890
    90th
    $66,020

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Graphic Designers salary is 18% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $41,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $29,360
    Coaches and Scouts $57,000
    Photographers $28,110
    Producers and Directors $57,560
    Audio and Video Technicians $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in McAllen, TX is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in McAllen, TX is 29.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $27,850 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.