Graphic Designers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $45,740 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $66,990
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $60,220
    90th
    $66,990

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Graphic Designers salary is 36% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,040
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,770
    Producers and Directors $44,780
    Coaches and Scouts $34,790
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $43,160
    Photographers $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Tyler, TX is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.62 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Tyler, TX is 25.4% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.