The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $36,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,590 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $99,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,590. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $36,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,590 | 0.49% | 7.99% |
| 2016 | $63,280 | 2.32% | - |
| 2015 | $61,810 | 2.72% | - |
| 2014 | $60,130 | 3.74% | - |
| 2013 | $57,880 | -1.09% | - |
| 2012 | $58,510 | - | - |
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.