Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Utah | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,310 | $64,771 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.96 | $31.14 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,003.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Utah is $62,310, or about $29.96 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Utah is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Utah typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,720 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $62,310, Utah offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 300 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 57% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Athletes and Sports Competitors at $122,800, Art Directors at $106,500, Special Effects Artists and Animators at $88,210 — all figures are median annual wages for Utah.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Utah 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 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 300 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 57% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Utah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $122,800 | $340 |
| Art Directors | $106,500 | $290 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $88,210 | $320 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $82,570 | $150 |
| Technical Writers | $80,270 | $570 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $76,790 | $120 |
Utah 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 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 695 occupations in Utah.