The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare graphic designers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $90,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $28,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,100 | 1.14% | 7.87% |
| 2016 | $50,520 | 0.40% | - |
| 2015 | $50,320 | 2.34% | - |
| 2014 | $49,140 | 2.75% | - |
| 2013 | $47,790 | 1.49% | - |
| 2012 | $47,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of graphic designers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of graphic designers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.