The salary statistics and trend of graphic designers in the industry of advertising, public relations, 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 | $28,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $86,170 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for graphic designers in the industry of advertising, public relations, 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 $86,170. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent graphic designers is $28,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of graphic designers in the industry of Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,530 | 2.34% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | $48,370 | 2.69% | - |
| 2015 | $47,070 | 2.44% | - |
| 2014 | $45,920 | 1.68% | - |
| 2013 | $45,150 | -0.47% | - |
| 2012 | $45,360 | - | - |
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.