Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Vermont | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $65,690 | $64,771 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.58 | $31.14 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,031.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Vermont is $65,690, or about $31.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Vermont is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Vermont typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 410 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $65,690, Vermont offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 226 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 57% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $129,260, Writers and Authors at $94,430, Technical Writers at $87,860 — all figures are median annual wages for Vermont.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Vermont 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 115.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 226 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 57% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Vermont | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $129,260 | $80 |
| Writers and Authors | $94,430 | $110 |
| Technical Writers | $87,860 | $60 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,690 | $120 |
| Fashion Designers | $79,610 | $60 |
| Editors | $66,860 | $240 |
Vermont 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 115.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 528 occupations in Vermont.