Graphic Designers Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $46,790 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $66,200
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $66,200

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Graphic Designers salary is 23% 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
    Tucson, AZ $48,350

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$32,980
    Public Relations Specialists$61,080
    Audio and Video Technicians$60,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Yuma, AZ is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Yuma, AZ is 23.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.