Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,730 | $64,771 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.27 | $31.14 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $61,529.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $54,207 | $36,000 | $72,000 | 94 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in New Mexico is $56,730, or about $27.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. New Mexico is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in New Mexico typically earn from $36,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 850 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,730, New Mexico offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 324 of the 634 occupations reported in New Mexico — higher than 49% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Technical Writers at $94,970, Public Relations Specialists at $68,700, Editors at $64,250 — all figures are median annual wages for New Mexico.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. New Mexico 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 94.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 324 of the 634 occupations reported in New Mexico — higher than 49% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in New Mexico | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | $94,970 | $420 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $68,700 | $1,130 |
| Editors | $64,250 | $230 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,550 | $360 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $63,090 | $70 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $62,710 | $110 |
New Mexico 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 94.0 (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 New Mexico.