Graphic Designers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for graphic designers is $29.20 an hour ($60,730 a year). About 8,150 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.96 | $39,430 |
| 25% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.20 | $60,730 |
| 75% of workers | $38.69 | $80,480 |
| 90% of workers | $49.08 | $102,090 |
Graphic Designers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $63,090 | 3,360 |
| Gettysburg | $60,060 | 30 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $59,710 | 410 |
| State College | $58,340 | 80 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $58,150 | 400 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,830 | 1,200 |
| Lancaster | $55,360 | 350 |
| York-Hanover | $54,980 | 230 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $54,950 | 250 |
| Erie | $54,940 | 120 |
| Reading | $54,340 | 230 |
| Lebanon | $54,140 | 60 |
| Williamsport | $51,710 | 60 |
| Altoona | $50,530 | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $49,870 | 50 |
| Johnstown | $48,400 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $126,550 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $104,160 |
| Interior Designers | $62,400 |
| Art Directors | $97,450 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $82,610 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,740 |
| Floral Designers | $35,920 |
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