Graphic Designers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,350 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $78,770
Employed locally 420
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $42,090
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $78,770

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Graphic Designers salary is 29% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $72,500
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $55,780
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $52,450
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,810
    Flagstaff, AZ $51,380
    Yuma, AZ $46,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,690
    Coaches and Scouts $45,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970
    Audio and Video Technicians $45,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Tucson, AZ is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.75 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Tucson, AZ is 21.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,090.