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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to graphic technician jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. As graphic technicians are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for graphic technicians. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a graphic technician, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
New York is the best state for jobs for graphic technicians, and South Dakota is the worst. The most common pay in New York is $55,159, while the median pay in South Dakota is $33,021.We found that the South is best for graphic technicians, and the Northeast is the worst. Phoenix, AZ is the best city in the country for graphic technician jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for graphic technicians in 2025
1. New York
Total graphic technician jobs: 414 Average annual salary: $55,159 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
2. Rhode Island
Total graphic technician jobs: 34 Average annual salary: $51,288 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
3. West Virginia
Total graphic technician jobs: 66 Average annual salary: $49,531 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 2.09
4. Washington
Total graphic technician jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $66,535 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
5. Massachusetts
Total graphic technician jobs: 220 Average annual salary: $52,021 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
6. Connecticut
Total graphic technician jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $50,330 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 2.17
7. District of Columbia
Total graphic technician jobs: 29 Average annual salary: $61,325 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
8. Virginia
Total graphic technician jobs: 216 Average annual salary: $52,002 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
9. Arizona
Total graphic technician jobs: 138 Average annual salary: $48,731 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
10. Illinois
Total graphic technician jobs: 316 Average annual salary: $49,148 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
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Detailed list of the best states for a graphic technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $55,159 | $38,000 | 19,849,399 | 414 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $51,288 | $36,000 | 1,059,639 | 34 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $49,531 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 66 |
| 4 | Washington | $66,535 | $50,000 | 7,405,743 | 123 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $52,021 | $37,000 | 6,859,819 | 220 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $50,330 | $35,000 | 3,588,184 | 149 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $61,325 | $42,000 | 693,972 | 29 |
| 8 | Virginia | $52,002 | $35,000 | 8,470,020 | 216 |
| 9 | Arizona | $48,731 | $34,000 | 7,016,270 | 138 |
| 10 | Illinois | $49,148 | $35,000 | 12,802,023 | 316 |
| 11 | Michigan | $48,320 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 168 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $46,120 | $33,000 | 5,795,483 | 182 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $50,631 | $35,000 | 12,805,537 | 159 |
| 14 | Maryland | $51,232 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 144 |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,859 | $37,000 | 4,142,776 | 70 |
| 16 | Alaska | $50,096 | $45,000 | 739,795 | 21 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $49,195 | $34,000 | 9,005,644 | 182 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $45,476 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 15 |
| 19 | Delaware | $46,097 | $31,000 | 961,939 | 63 |
| 20 | Utah | $46,424 | $33,000 | 3,101,833 | 61 |
| 21 | Idaho | $47,253 | $34,000 | 1,716,943 | 27 |
| 22 | Colorado | $46,484 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 179 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $46,201 | $34,000 | 5,576,606 | 135 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $46,026 | $33,000 | 1,342,795 | 33 |
| 25 | Vermont | $43,214 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 43 |
| 26 | Missouri | $42,528 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 156 |
| 27 | Iowa | $43,954 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 69 |
| 28 | Montana | $45,745 | $35,000 | 1,050,493 | 13 |
| 29 | Ohio | $43,822 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 145 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $50,235 | $41,000 | 1,427,538 | 12 |
| 31 | Nevada | $46,050 | $31,000 | 2,998,039 | 18 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $39,049 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 70 |
| 33 | Maine | $39,499 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 71 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $43,462 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 4 |
| 35 | California | $47,087 | $31,000 | 39,536,653 | 302 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $39,449 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 211 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $38,258 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 116 |
| 38 | Texas | $41,885 | $29,000 | 28,304,596 | 264 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $40,311 | $29,000 | 1,920,076 | 32 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $41,331 | $29,000 | 2,088,070 | 18 |
| 41 | Florida | $35,226 | $24,000 | 20,984,400 | 496 |
| 42 | Indiana | $38,542 | $27,000 | 6,666,818 | 94 |
| 43 | Kansas | $38,826 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 44 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $37,370 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 65 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $37,671 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 78 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $35,201 | $24,000 | 2,984,100 | 44 |
| 47 | Alabama | $31,887 | $22,000 | 4,874,747 | 115 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $35,838 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 54 |
| 49 | Georgia | $34,765 | $24,000 | 10,429,379 | 182 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $36,308 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 35 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $33,021 | $24,000 | 869,666 | 12 |
Highest paying states for graphic technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Graphic Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $55,159 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $51,288 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $49,531 |
| 4 | Washington | $66,535 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $52,021 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $50,330 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $61,325 |
| 8 | Virginia | $52,002 |
| 9 | Arizona | $48,731 |
| 10 | Illinois | $49,148 |
| 11 | Michigan | $48,320 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $46,120 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $50,631 |
| 14 | Maryland | $51,232 |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,859 |
| 16 | Alaska | $50,096 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $49,195 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $45,476 |
| 19 | Delaware | $46,097 |
| 20 | Utah | $46,424 |
| 21 | Idaho | $47,253 |
| 22 | Colorado | $46,484 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $46,201 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $46,026 |
| 25 | Vermont | $43,214 |
| 26 | Missouri | $42,528 |
| 27 | Iowa | $43,954 |
| 28 | Montana | $45,745 |
| 29 | Ohio | $43,822 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $50,235 |
| 31 | Nevada | $46,050 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $39,049 |
| 33 | Maine | $39,499 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $43,462 |
| 35 | California | $47,087 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $39,449 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $38,258 |
| 38 | Texas | $41,885 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $40,311 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $41,331 |
| 41 | Florida | $35,226 |
| 42 | Indiana | $38,542 |
| 43 | Kansas | $38,826 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $37,370 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $37,671 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $35,201 |
| 47 | Alabama | $31,887 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $35,838 |
| 49 | Georgia | $34,765 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $36,308 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $33,021 |
Expert opinions on the best states for graphic technicians
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for graphic technicians 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