The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare graphic designers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,820 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) graphic designers is $77,820. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $26,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,180 | 2.75% | 7.75% |
| 2016 | $41,020 | 0.56% | - |
| 2015 | $40,790 | 0.17% | - |
| 2014 | $40,720 | 2.48% | - |
| 2013 | $39,710 | 2.01% | - |
| 2012 | $38,910 | - | - |
The average salaries of graphic designers in 20 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of graphic designers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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