Graphic Designers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $49,860 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $32,760
90th percentile $80,070
Employed locally 130
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,760
    25th
    $40,610
    50th (median)
    $49,860
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $80,070

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Graphic Designers salary is 26% 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
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,670
    Public Relations Specialists $50,330
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,790
    Producers and Directors $46,150
    Interior Designers $61,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Roanoke, VA is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.22 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,760 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,610.