Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $76,710 | $64,771 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.88 | $31.14 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $72,505.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $78,299 | $52,000 | $104,000 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Massachusetts is $76,710, or about $36.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Massachusetts is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Massachusetts typically earn from $52,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,450 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $76,710, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 310 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 57% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $149,320, Technical Writers at $109,200, Fashion Designers at $103,520 — all figures are median annual wages for Massachusetts.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Massachusetts 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 130.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 310 of the 717 occupations reported in Massachusetts — higher than 57% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Massachusetts | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $149,320 | $1,850 |
| Technical Writers | $109,200 | $1,850 |
| Fashion Designers | $103,520 | $540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $101,720 | $1,240 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $94,890 | $50 |
| Film and Video Editors | $92,130 | $550 |
Massachusetts 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 130.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 717 occupations in Massachusetts.