The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of specialized design 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 | $26,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of specialized design 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 $89,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $26,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,360 | -1.47% | 5.87% |
| 2016 | $49,070 | -0.73% | - |
| 2015 | $49,430 | 2.41% | - |
| 2014 | $48,240 | 3.38% | - |
| 2013 | $46,610 | 2.34% | - |
| 2012 | $45,520 | - | - |
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.