Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Connecticut | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $72,700 | $64,771 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.95 | $31.14 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $70,174.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Connecticut is $72,700, or about $34.95 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Connecticut is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Connecticut typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,930 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $72,700, Connecticut offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 303 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 55% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Artists and Related Workers, All Other at $103,740, Technical Writers at $101,870, Writers and Authors at $98,460 — all figures are median annual wages for Connecticut.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Connecticut 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 113.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 303 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 55% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Connecticut | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $103,740 | — |
| Technical Writers | $101,870 | $770 |
| Writers and Authors | $98,460 | $480 |
| Producers and Directors | $88,260 | $2,200 |
| Editors | $85,950 | $1,050 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $84,990 | $1,910 |
Connecticut 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 113.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 674 occupations in Connecticut.