Graphic Designers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for graphic designers is $28.41 an hour ($59,090 a year). About 2,810 people work in this job there.

$28.41Median hourly pay
$50,900–$76,100Middle half of workers, yearly
2,810People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($58,510).

Pay range for graphic designers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.00$45,760
25% of workers$24.47$50,900
Half of workers (median)$28.41$59,090
75% of workers$36.59$76,100
90% of workers$42.97$89,390

Graphic Designers pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Flagstaff$61,63060
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)$59,0902,810
Yuma$57,73030
Tucson$57,710380
Prescott Valley-Prescott$54,15060

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for graphic designers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

JobMedian yearly pay
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,100
Interior Designers$61,810

Other job titles for this job

Concept ArtistDesignerMultimedia SpecialistArtistCommercial ArtistProduction ArtistTechnical IllustratorCreative DesignerGraphic ArtistGraphics SpecialistMultimedia DesignerStudio Designer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.