Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,070 | $64,771 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.92 | $31.14 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,791.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Hawaii is $58,070, or about $27.92 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Hawaii is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 520 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $58,070, Hawaii offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 324 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 40% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $89,300, Designers, All Other at $85,700, Music Directors and Composers at $74,570 — all figures are median annual wages for Hawaii.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Hawaii 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 190.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 324 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 40% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Hawaii | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $89,300 | $40 |
| Designers, All Other | $85,700 | — |
| Music Directors and Composers | $74,570 | $90 |
| Producers and Directors | $66,190 | $510 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,880 | $1,800 |
| Interior Designers | $63,780 | $270 |
Hawaii 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 190.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 537 occupations in Hawaii.