Graphic Designers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $65,590 +7% vs national
Median hourly $31.53
10th percentile $45,660
90th percentile $101,470
Employed locally 320
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,660
    25th
    $52,720
    50th (median)
    $65,590
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $101,470

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Graphic Designers salary is 30% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    Massachusetts $76,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,990

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,040
    Public Relations Specialists$73,820
    Interpreters and Translators$57,260
    Editors$71,630
    Producers and Directors$76,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Worcester, MA is $31.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Worcester, MA is 7% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,660 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,720.