Graphic Designers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Median pay: $62,960/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 20,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
• Use computer software to generate new images.
• Prepare digital files for printing.
• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
What's the median pay for Graphic Designers?
The median pay for Graphic Designers is $62,960 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Graphic Designers?
Employment for Graphic Designers is projected to change +2.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Graphic Designers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Graphic Designers?
About 20,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.