Graphic Designers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,460 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $108,580
Employed locally 150
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $59,460
    75th
    $72,790
    90th
    $108,580

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Interior Designers$65,540
    Coaches and Scouts$47,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43,260
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$66,570
    Floral Designers$45,620
    Photographers$48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Northwest Colorado is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Northwest Colorado is 3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.