Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,510 | $64,771 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.13 | $31.14 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $58,103.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $60,230 | $40,000 | $80,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $59,025 | $39,200 | $78,400 | 99 |
| Tucson | $54,207 | $36,000 | $72,000 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Arizona is $58,510, or about $28.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Arizona is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Arizona typically earn from $40,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 3,560 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $58,510, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 385 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 46% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $99,320, Special Effects Artists and Animators at $89,650, Technical Writers at $79,780 — all figures are median annual wages for Arizona.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 385 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 46% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arizona | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $99,320 | $130 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $89,650 | $190 |
| Technical Writers | $79,780 | $730 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $77,770 | $70 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $76,420 | $170 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $73,040 | $530 |
Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 712 occupations in Arizona.