Graphic Designers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $63,450 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $98,430
Employed locally 960
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $63,450
    75th
    $84,060
    90th
    $98,430

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Vallejo, CA $66,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,780

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030
    Producers and Directors $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Richmond, VA is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.03 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Richmond, VA is 3.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.