Graphic Designers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $62,590 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $99,070
Employed locally 210
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $78,520
    90th
    $99,070

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 89% Median Graphic Designers salary is 11% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    Massachusetts $76,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,990

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,440
    Public Relations Specialists$66,260
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,130
    Producers and Directors$72,060
    Editors$67,650
    Interpreters and Translators$49,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Springfield, MA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.21 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Springfield, MA is 2.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.