Graphic Designers pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for graphic designers is $27.81 an hour ($57,830 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.

$27.81Median hourly pay
$46,540–$70,710Middle half of workers, yearly
1,200People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). It is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($60,730).

Pay range for graphic designers in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.70$40,970
25% of workers$22.38$46,540
Half of workers (median)$27.81$57,830
75% of workers$33.99$70,710
90% of workers$41.67$86,680

Graphic Designers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$63,0903,360
Gettysburg$60,06030
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$59,710410
State College$58,34080
Harrisburg-Carlisle$58,150400
Pittsburgh (this page)$57,8301,200
Lancaster$55,360350
York-Hanover$54,980230
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$54,950250
Erie$54,940120
Reading$54,340230
Lebanon$54,14060
Williamsport$51,71060
Altoona$50,53050
Chambersburg$49,87050
Johnstown$48,40030

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)

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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.