Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,570 | $64,771 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.08 | $31.14 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $61,104.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Alaska is $62,570, or about $30.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Alaska is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 180 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $62,570, Alaska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 302 of the 515 occupations reported in Alaska — higher than 41% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film at $83,620, Technical Writers at $83,200, Art Directors at $75,200 — all figures are median annual wages for Alaska.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 125.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 302 of the 515 occupations reported in Alaska — higher than 41% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Alaska | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $83,620 | $50 |
| Technical Writers | $83,200 | $130 |
| Art Directors | $75,200 | $40 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $70,050 | $640 |
| Editors | $63,630 | $60 |
| Interior Designers | $63,320 | $40 |
Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 125.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 515 occupations in Alaska.