Graphic Designers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,210 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $74,530
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $60,880
    90th
    $74,530

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Graphic Designers salary is 21% 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
    Texarkana, TX-AR $48,480

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $44,580
    Interior Designers $46,480
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Waco, TX is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Waco, TX is 18.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.