The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 | $34,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related 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 $94,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $34,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,940 | 4.04% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | $55,600 | -1.15% | - |
| 2015 | $56,240 | -1.88% | - |
| 2014 | $57,300 | 1.69% | - |
| 2013 | $56,330 | 3.78% | - |
| 2012 | $54,200 | - | - |
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.