Graphic Designers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • New York
Graphic Designers in New York earn a median salary of $57,353 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.4% vs the national median of $61,300. An estimated 20,280 graphic designers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $49,110 to $75,850 depending on location.
$57,353
Avg median salary in New York
$75,850
Highest paying metro
$49,110
Lowest paying metro
20,280
Employed in New York
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Graphic Designers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $75,850 | $61,300 | $99,420 | 17,140 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,310 | $46,550 | $76,790 | 620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,070 | $49,170 | $80,470 | 260 |
| Albany, NY | $59,770 | $47,440 | $78,000 | 540 |
| Central East New York | $59,300 | $47,660 | $84,130 | 140 |
| Kingston, NY | $58,250 | $44,530 | $74,850 | 60 |
| Ithaca, NY | $58,240 | $51,340 | $64,800 | 40 |
| Southwest New York | $57,980 | $47,400 | $67,180 | 170 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $57,690 | $46,260 | $71,430 | 70 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,850 | $48,300 | $69,770 | 640 |
| Syracuse, NY | $53,180 | $45,760 | $66,040 | 300 |
| Utica, NY | $51,970 | $45,490 | $69,940 | 110 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,920 | $40,800 | $61,940 | 60 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,810 | $38,560 | $69,320 | 100 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,110 | $37,540 | $63,500 | 30 |