Graphic Designers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $45,290 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $70,310
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $64,640
    90th
    $70,310

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Graphic Designers salary is 36% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,970
    Coaches and Scouts$47,390
    Public Relations Specialists$52,220
    Producers and Directors$44,720
    Floral Designers$32,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Odessa, TX is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Odessa, TX is 26.1% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.