Graphic Designers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $60,310 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $97,140
Employed locally 620
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $97,140

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Graphic Designers salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770
    Albany, OR $59,760
    Kingston, NY $58,250

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,350
    Public Relations Specialists $65,010
    Interpreters and Translators $76,610
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,860
    Producers and Directors $80,320
    Audio and Video Technicians $55,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Rochester, NY is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.73 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Rochester, NY is 1.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.