Graphic Designers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $49,540 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $80,390
Employed locally 200
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $49,540
    75th
    $59,680
    90th
    $80,390

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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
    Napa, CA $74,460
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,770

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,130
    Public Relations Specialists $50,910
    Coaches and Scouts $49,550
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,160
    Floral Designers $35,280
    Editors $65,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Reading, PA is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Reading, PA is 19.2% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.