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Job outlook for graphic engineers in the United States
Are graphic engineer jobs in demand?
Graphic engineer job and salary trends over time
Graphic engineer jobs over time
Graphic engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 68 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 73 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 73 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 73 | 0.00% |
Average graphic engineer salary over time
Graphic engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,329 | $53.04 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $107,704 | $51.78 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $104,107 | $50.05 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $100,656 | $48.39 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $98,465 | $47.34 | +1.6% |
Graphic engineer jobs by state
Most common states for graphic engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 392 | 56% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,197 | 16% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,218 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 965 | 14% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 598 | 14% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 132 | 14% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,617 | 12% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 645 | 12% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 162 | 12% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 669 | 11% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 320 | 10% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 111 | 10% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 60 | 10% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 520 | 9% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,495 | 8% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,081 | 8% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 865 | 8% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 45 | 8% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 481 | 7% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
Most common cities for graphic engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culver City | 2 | 5% | $124,063 |
| 2 | Chanhassen | 1 | 4% | $88,338 |
| 3 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $136,273 |
| 4 | Bellevue | 2 | 1% | $148,227 |
| 5 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $101,501 |
| 6 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $124,460 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $124,125 |
| 8 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $94,130 |
| 9 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $107,430 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 0% | $97,981 |
| 11 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $119,170 |
Graphic Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of graphic engineer experts
Highline College
Belmont University
Eastern Illinois University
Arizona State University
Mississippi College
California State University - Stanislaus
Kansas City Art Institute
Duke University
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
What soft skills should all Graphic Engineers possess?
Diana Boyd: -Collaboration/Teamwork
-Interpersonal
-Reliability
-Ethical behavior
-Self-starter
Doug Regen
Professor of PracticeBelmont University
Graphic Design Department
What skills will help Graphic Engineers earn the most?
Doug Regen: Brilliant Ideas are executed flawlessly. Team player. Ability to motivate and lead others. Strong communicator and presentation skills.
Samantha Osborne
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Owner, Samantha Osborne DesignEastern Illinois University
Art + Design
What skills stand out on Graphic Engineer resumes?
Samantha Osborne: Soft skills are equally important to hard skills. Graphic designers are visual communicators. Visual communication is a universal learned skill, vs. a linguistic capability. This means that graphic designers must learn to recognize and effectively utilize mood and tone in their own visual compositions in regard to color theory and psychology, gestalt principles, and font or lettering design. Essentially a well-skilled graphic designer becomes part psychologist in working through design problems and deciphering client direction, part problem-solver in developing an effective solution to the design problem, and part artist in bringing astonishing and original visual communication and graphics to reach a solution.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Graphic Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Christina Carrasquilla: Remote positions and work from home are the biggest trend I see in the design industry currently.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Graphic Engineers?
Christina Carrasquilla: While certifications/licenses/courses/degrees do have an added value to a job prospect, having a strong portfolio of work is far more important in the design industry.
How have salaries changed over time for Graphic Engineers?
Christina Carrasquilla: The design industry has rapidly evolved over time due to technology. This adds a wider variety of niche positions, job titles, and salaries. User Experience Design has especially seen a rise in salary and popularity.
What type of skills will young Graphic Engineers need?
Benjamin Ivey: Employers want to know that you are a good problem solver. New software, social media platforms, and computers are always coming down the pipe, so younger generations are expected to understand those needs and trends. If you are the kind of employee who can suggest better/faster/cheaper ways of working, then you are a golden investment for any company.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Graphic Engineers?
John Ferry: I believe so - how can we have something this significant happen and not have it affect our lives in a noticeable way. I actually think there are advantages to having this happen . . . If you look for the positives you'll find them . . . if you look for the negatives you'll find them . . . I can't speculate on what that impact will be - but, we'll all be impacted, Professors and Students. At the very least we are all a lot more familiar with how to navigate virtual meetings.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Graphic Engineers to find work opportunities?
Victoria Szabo Ph.D.: Information science training offers opportunities in lots of sectors. You can go into IT management or support, data analyst positions in industry, work web development, database design, user instruction, or systems administration in libraries and archives. You could also get into data journalism, educational administration, or human resources - the needs are everywhere.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Graphic Engineers in the next 3-5 years?
Michelle Lockwood: A year ago, even six months ago, we would never have expected our lives to have taken the turns they have, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In that same sense, we cannot know what obstacles we will encounter in the next year, six months, or even next week. The aspect of technology that seems most important now is software that can bring the human experience of connection into our individual and separated lives. Technology has enabled those of us in design and applied arts, to continue creating and communicating. As always has been, technology is a tool, but it is not usually the entire idea. Yes, every message is altered and influenced by the medium with which it was created. Still, those beginning in this field need to remember that their uniqueness comes from the union of what is in their mind and their heart, and how they articulate and communicate that union.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Graphic Engineers?
Michelle Lockwood: Oh, yes! There will be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on graduates, and all of us. It has already changed so much about how we interact, do business, socialize, learn, love, and just plain live. There is no way that it could not impact the future of this field, or any area, in my opinion. I think the job market will look very different in the months and years to come. We will adapt, and there will be more opportunities for creativity, more problems to solve, and more chances to engage and inform. But those practicing will need to remain flexible, adapt gracefully to changing circumstances, and find pockets where they can solve problems, and use their unique skillset to illuminate, inform, and delight -- just as we have always done -- only differently.