Graphic Designers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $61,530 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 1,140
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $61,530
    75th
    $68,750
    90th
    $87,050

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 83% Median Graphic Designers salary is 17% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,040
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210
    Texarkana, TX-AR $48,480

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910
    Producers and Directors $61,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in San Antonio, TX is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.