Graphic Designers Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $53,180 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $84,790
Employed locally 300
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $53,180
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $84,790

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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
    Rochester, NY $60,310
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770
    Albany, OR $59,760

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,760
    Coaches and Scouts $47,990
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,910
    Producers and Directors $71,550
    Editors $64,620
    Technical Writers $80,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Syracuse, NY is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.49 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Syracuse, NY is 13.2% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.