Graphic Designers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for graphic designers is $37.19 an hour ($77,340 a year). About 14,530 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($62,960). New York ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 25% of workers | $28.18 | $58,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.19 | $77,340 |
| 75% of workers | $48.25 | $100,370 |
| 90% of workers | $63.10 | $131,250 |
Graphic Designers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $79,280 | 15,160 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $63,560 | 250 |
| Rochester | $63,530 | 650 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $63,200 | 450 |
| Kingston | $61,410 | 70 |
| Ithaca | $61,250 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,000 | 540 |
| Utica-Rome | $58,550 | 120 |
| Glens Falls | $56,540 | 50 |
| Binghamton | $53,460 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $52,390 | 290 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $43,660 |
| Art Directors | $137,320 |
| Fashion Designers | $98,640 |
| Interior Designers | $75,580 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $89,640 |
| Floral Designers | $45,260 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $96,770 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $78,870 |
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