Graphic Designers Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $63,170 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $104,970
Employed locally 300
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $56,460
    50th (median)
    $63,170
    75th
    $79,240
    90th
    $104,970

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,220
    Connecticut $65,360
    New Haven, CT $63,650
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors$98,920
    Coaches and Scouts$47,870
    Editors$81,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43,860
    Film and Video Editors$79,630
    Public Relations Specialists$66,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Waterbury, CT is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Waterbury, CT is 3.1% above 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,460.