Graphic Designers pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for graphic designers is $34.86 an hour ($72,500 a year). About 2,590 people work in this job there.

$34.86Median hourly pay
$57,980–$90,770Middle half of workers, yearly
2,590People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($62,960). It is 9% higher than the Colorado median ($66,330).

Pay range for graphic designers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.07$47,990
25% of workers$27.88$57,980
Half of workers (median)$34.86$72,500
75% of workers$43.64$90,770
90% of workers$59.57$123,900

Graphic Designers pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$72,5002,590
Boulder$67,680400
Greeley$64,640110
Fort Collins-Loveland$62,060240
Colorado Springs$60,790400
Pueblo$56,73030
Grand Junction$51,54060

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Software Developers$137,610
Web and Digital Interface Designers$98,330
Interior Designers$80,150
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,970

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.