Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Maine | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,030 | $64,771 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.86 | $31.14 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $61,823.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Maine is $60,030, or about $28.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Maine is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Maine typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 560 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $60,030, Maine offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 322 of the 634 occupations reported in Maine — higher than 49% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $100,300, Producers and Directors at $71,320, Interior Designers at $63,830 — all figures are median annual wages for Maine.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Maine 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 110.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 322 of the 634 occupations reported in Maine — higher than 49% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Maine | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $100,300 | — |
| Producers and Directors | $71,320 | $400 |
| Interior Designers | $63,830 | $230 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,470 | $90 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,450 | $1,400 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $55,110 | $90 |
Maine 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 110.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 634 occupations in Maine.