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Best states for a computer graphic designer
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Yanique DaCosta
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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for computer graphic designers? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for computer graphic designer jobs.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for computer graphic designer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for computer graphic designers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the Midwest is best for computer graphic designers, and the West is the worst. Los Angeles, CA is the best city in the country for computer graphic designer jobs, where as California is the best state in the country.
10 best states for computer graphic designers in 2025
1. California
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 3,284 Average annual salary: $94,537 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
2. District of Columbia
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 251 Average annual salary: $93,540 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 2.07
3. Virginia
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 866 Average annual salary: $89,346 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
4. Maryland
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 588 Average annual salary: $87,851 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
5. Hawaii
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 69 Average annual salary: $83,314 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
6. New York
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 1,251 Average annual salary: $77,061 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
7. Texas
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 1,349 Average annual salary: $85,077 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
8. Arizona
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 396 Average annual salary: $81,685 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
9. Pennsylvania
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 694 Average annual salary: $71,827 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
10. Connecticut
Total computer graphic designer jobs: 240 Average annual salary: $66,970 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer graphic designer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $94,537 | $50,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,284 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $93,540 | $51,000 | 693,972 | 251 |
| 3 | Virginia | $89,346 | $47,000 | 8,470,020 | 866 |
| 4 | Maryland | $87,851 | $47,000 | 6,052,177 | 588 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $83,314 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 69 |
| 6 | New York | $77,061 | $41,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,251 |
| 7 | Texas | $85,077 | $43,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,349 |
| 8 | Arizona | $81,685 | $42,000 | 7,016,270 | 396 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $71,827 | $38,000 | 12,805,537 | 694 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $66,970 | $35,000 | 3,588,184 | 240 |
| 11 | Nevada | $77,391 | $40,000 | 2,998,039 | 112 |
| 12 | Georgia | $62,369 | $30,000 | 10,429,379 | 823 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $63,262 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 135 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $63,046 | $33,000 | 1,059,639 | 85 |
| 15 | Washington | $60,207 | $34,000 | 7,405,743 | 827 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $75,159 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 398 |
| 17 | Utah | $57,158 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 257 |
| 18 | Delaware | $66,594 | $35,000 | 961,939 | 71 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $60,279 | $32,000 | 6,859,819 | 736 |
| 20 | Oregon | $55,964 | $30,000 | 4,142,776 | 460 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $64,135 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 61 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $58,299 | $29,000 | 10,273,419 | 566 |
| 23 | Michigan | $52,559 | $29,000 | 9,962,311 | 517 |
| 24 | Illinois | $54,697 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 782 |
| 25 | Florida | $56,106 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 921 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $56,642 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 223 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $59,177 | $28,000 | 4,684,333 | 134 |
| 28 | Colorado | $51,591 | $28,000 | 5,607,154 | 460 |
| 29 | Ohio | $52,267 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 549 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $46,735 | $27,000 | 5,795,483 | 403 |
| 31 | Alaska | $38,500 | $32,000 | 739,795 | 61 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $51,980 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 99 |
| 33 | Idaho | $49,610 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 93 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $50,289 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 263 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $50,833 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 117 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $42,939 | $25,000 | 579,315 | 43 |
| 37 | Alabama | $46,824 | $23,000 | 4,874,747 | 252 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $42,593 | $23,000 | 1,342,795 | 136 |
| 39 | Indiana | $48,247 | $26,000 | 6,666,818 | 297 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $39,498 | $25,000 | 5,576,606 | 443 |
| 41 | Iowa | $43,578 | $25,000 | 3,145,711 | 187 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $46,461 | $23,000 | 3,930,864 | 150 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,510 | $25,000 | 6,113,532 | 254 |
| 44 | Montana | $38,305 | $23,000 | 1,050,493 | 70 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $46,068 | $24,000 | 4,454,189 | 150 |
| 46 | Kansas | $43,265 | $23,000 | 2,913,123 | 159 |
| 47 | Vermont | $34,495 | $19,000 | 623,657 | 52 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $40,180 | $23,000 | 1,920,076 | 121 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $34,279 | $23,000 | 755,393 | 54 |
| 50 | Maine | $30,388 | $18,000 | 1,335,907 | 83 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $29,096 | $18,000 | 869,666 | 59 |
Highest paying states for computer graphic designers
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Graphic Designer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $94,537 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $93,540 |
| 3 | Virginia | $89,346 |
| 4 | Maryland | $87,851 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $83,314 |
| 6 | New York | $77,061 |
| 7 | Texas | $85,077 |
| 8 | Arizona | $81,685 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $71,827 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $66,970 |
| 11 | Nevada | $77,391 |
| 12 | Georgia | $62,369 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $63,262 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $63,046 |
| 15 | Washington | $60,207 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $75,159 |
| 17 | Utah | $57,158 |
| 18 | Delaware | $66,594 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $60,279 |
| 20 | Oregon | $55,964 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $64,135 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $58,299 |
| 23 | Michigan | $52,559 |
| 24 | Illinois | $54,697 |
| 25 | Florida | $56,106 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $56,642 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $59,177 |
| 28 | Colorado | $51,591 |
| 29 | Ohio | $52,267 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $46,735 |
| 31 | Alaska | $38,500 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $51,980 |
| 33 | Idaho | $49,610 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $50,289 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $50,833 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $42,939 |
| 37 | Alabama | $46,824 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $42,593 |
| 39 | Indiana | $48,247 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $39,498 |
| 41 | Iowa | $43,578 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $46,461 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,510 |
| 44 | Montana | $38,305 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $46,068 |
| 46 | Kansas | $43,265 |
| 47 | Vermont | $34,495 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $40,180 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $34,279 |
| 50 | Maine | $30,388 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $29,096 |
Expert opinions on the best states for computer graphic designers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for computer graphic designers to find work opportunities?
Yanique DaCosta
Creative Director, YKMD Visual Communication
Most may refer recent grads to the most notable staffing agencies like Creative Circle, Mondo, or 24Seven or job boards like Behance or Indeed. I prefer to send recent grads down a couple of less crowded paths; professional associations and meetup.com.
Professional organizations, like the Graphic Artists Guild, give recent grads a way to build relationships with industry leaders that will help pave their way to success.
Meetups/Networking events OUTSIDE of the design profession can give recent grads the opportunity to hobnob with company decision-makers that have real influence in the hiring process in a less formal setting.
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Updated January 8, 2025