Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Florida | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $61,660 | $64,771 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.64 | $31.14 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,632.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $63,242 | $42,000 | $84,000 | 123 |
| Jacksonville | $55,412 | $36,800 | $73,600 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Florida is $61,660, or about $29.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Florida is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Florida typically earn from $42,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 12,660 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $61,660, Florida offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 305 of the 777 occupations reported in Florida — higher than 61% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $99,660, Technical Writers at $86,240, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $86,230 — all figures are median annual wages for Florida.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Florida 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 103.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 305 of the 777 occupations reported in Florida — higher than 61% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Florida | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $99,660 | $2,520 |
| Technical Writers | $86,240 | $2,550 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $86,230 | $540 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $85,870 | $1,530 |
| Producers and Directors | $79,920 | $7,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $78,720 | $1,990 |
Florida 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 103.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 777 occupations in Florida.