Graphic Designers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $49,640 -19% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $65,270
    90th
    $74,150

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% 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
    Napa, CA $74,460
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $57,770

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$52,160
    Coaches and Scouts$52,310
    Producers and Directors$50,470
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$45,900
    Audio and Video Technicians$54,200
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in State College, PA is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in State College, PA is 19% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.