Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $66,330 | $64,771 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.89 | $31.14 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,336.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $66,253 | $44,000 | $88,000 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $60,230 | $40,000 | $80,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Colorado is $66,330, or about $31.89 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Colorado is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Colorado typically earn from $44,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,200 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $66,330, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 332 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 55% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Technical Writers at $100,610, Art Directors at $99,990, Fashion Designers at $94,140 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado 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 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 332 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 55% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | $100,610 | $1,320 |
| Art Directors | $99,990 | $720 |
| Fashion Designers | $94,140 | $360 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $91,290 | $210 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $90,590 | $400 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $88,460 | $160 |
Colorado 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 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.