Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Delaware | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,130 | $64,771 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.91 | $31.14 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,251.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Delaware is $60,130, or about $28.91 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Delaware is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Delaware typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 360 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $60,130, Delaware offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 259 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 50% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Technical Writers at $90,370, Public Relations Specialists at $76,120, Editors at $75,020 — all figures are median annual wages for Delaware.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Delaware 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 103.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 259 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 50% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Delaware | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | $90,370 | $80 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,120 | $930 |
| Editors | $75,020 | $170 |
| Producers and Directors | $72,650 | $150 |
| Interior Designers | $60,360 | $190 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $59,700 | $130 |
Delaware 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 103.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 517 occupations in Delaware.