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Graphic designer and photographer salary
Average graphic designer and photographer salary
$50,782
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Average graphic designer and photographer salary by state
Highest paying states for graphic designer and photographers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $64,289 | $30.91 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $58,639 | $28.19 |
| 3 | Virginia | $54,543 | $26.22 |
| 4 | New York | $55,158 | $26.52 |
| 5 | California | $56,657 | $27.24 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $52,731 | $25.35 |
| 7 | Colorado | $56,009 | $26.93 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $52,818 | $25.39 |
| 9 | Michigan | $50,845 | $24.44 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $54,588 | $26.24 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $49,973 | $24.03 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $48,690 | $23.41 |
| 13 | Maryland | $51,665 | $24.84 |
| 14 | Ohio | $48,190 | $23.17 |
| 15 | Oregon | $47,253 | $22.72 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $51,967 | $24.98 |
| 17 | Alaska | $56,463 | $27.15 |
| 18 | Illinois | $47,328 | $22.75 |
| 19 | Indiana | $48,010 | $23.08 |
| 20 | Delaware | $49,824 | $23.95 |
| 21 | Arizona | $46,534 | $22.37 |
| 22 | Texas | $44,009 | $21.16 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $42,147 | $20.26 |
| 24 | Utah | $41,547 | $19.97 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $42,590 | $20.48 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $44,239 | $21.27 |
| 28 | Nevada | $43,813 | $21.06 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $44,065 | $21.19 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $41,779 | $20.09 |
| 31 | Missouri | $43,294 | $20.81 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $41,988 | $20.19 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $40,347 | $19.40 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $40,300 | $19.38 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $40,474 | $19.46 |
| 36 | Georgia | $38,983 | $18.74 |
| 37 | Montana | $41,824 | $20.11 |
| 38 | Florida | $39,318 | $18.90 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| 40 | Iowa | $39,260 | $18.88 |
| 41 | Maine | $38,443 | $18.48 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $40,213 | $19.33 |
| 43 | Kansas | $38,129 | $18.33 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $38,655 | $18.58 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $42,173 | $20.28 |
| 46 | Idaho | $38,909 | $18.71 |
| 47 | Alabama | $38,313 | $18.42 |
| 48 | Vermont | $38,650 | $18.58 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $35,782 | $17.20 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $36,288 | $17.45 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $32,180 | $15.47 |
Graphic designer and photographer salary details
A graphic designer and photographer's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a graphic designer and photographer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $50,782 | $4,232 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
Highest paying graphic designer and photographer jobs
The highest paying types of graphic designer and photographers are visual designer, lead graphic designer, and senior graphic designer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Artist | $61,870 | $5,156 | $29.75 | 59,103 |
| Designer | $66,347 | $5,529 | $31.90 | 52,433 |
| Web Designer | $63,842 | $5,320 | $30.69 | 50,899 |
| Visual Designer | $86,495 | $7,208 | $41.58 | 46,815 |
| Graphic Artist | $54,900 | $4,575 | $26.39 | 8,752 |
| Photographer, Editor | $51,131 | $4,261 | $24.58 | 11,039 |
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Graphic designer and photographer salary trends
The average graphic designer and photographer salary has risen by $8,914 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average graphic designer and photographer earned $41,868 annually, but today, they earn $50,782 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for graphic designer and photographers over the last decade.
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Average graphic designer and photographer salary over time
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Graphic designer and photographer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,800 | $24.41 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $49,600 | $23.83 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $47,900 | $23.04 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $46,300 | $22.27 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $45,300 | $21.79 | +1.6% |
Recently added graphic designer and photographer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Kidspirit Creative Team Graphic Design, Photographers, Video | Corvallis, OR | 03/29/2025 | $30,679 |
| Oregon State University | Kidspirit Creative Team Members/Graphic Design, Photographers, Video Editors | Corvallis, OR | 02/17/2025 | $29,635 |
| The New School | FWS-Graphic Designer, Photographer & Videographer | New York, NY | 02/15/2025 | $37,566 |
| Blueprint | Copy Writer/Graphic Designer/Photographer (Digital Assets) | Los Angeles, CA | 01/24/2025 | $90,000 |
| Oregon State University | Kidspirit Creative Team Members/Graphic Design, Photographers, Video Editors | Corvallis, OR | 11/26/2024 | $29,635 |
| The New School | FWS-Graphic Designer, Photographer & Videographer | New York, NY | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Chicagorealtor | Graphic Designer/Photographer | White Plains, NY | 10/19/2024 | $55,000 |
| Best Value Schools | Best Masters In Graphic Design Programs | Enon, OH | 10/09/2024 | $15,840 |
| NAR HR Solutions | Graphic Designer/Photographer | White Plains, NY | 10/02/2024 | $55,000 |
| Oregon State University | Kidspirit Creative Team Members/Graphic Design, Photographers, Video Editors | Corvallis, OR | 09/26/2024 | $29,635 |
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