Graphic Designers Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $63,880 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.71
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $97,320
Employed locally 1,010
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $51,950
    50th (median)
    $63,880
    75th
    $78,250
    90th
    $97,320

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Graphic Designers salary is 25% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,220
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $71,840
    Coaches and Scouts $47,650
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,580
    Interior Designers $60,490
    Producers and Directors $74,290
    Technical Writers $100,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Providence, RI-MA is $30.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.72 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Providence, RI-MA is 4.2% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,950.