Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $72,310 | $64,771 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.76 | $31.14 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,523.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $59,025 | $39,200 | $78,400 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Virginia is $72,310, or about $34.76 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Virginia is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Virginia typically earn from $39,200 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,740 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $72,310, Virginia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 272 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 64% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $117,640, Artists and Related Workers, All Other at $111,530, Art Directors at $101,150 — all figures are median annual wages for Virginia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 272 of the 747 occupations reported in Virginia — higher than 64% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Virginia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $117,640 | $400 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $111,530 | $180 |
| Art Directors | $101,150 | $670 |
| Fashion Designers | $94,120 | $100 |
| Technical Writers | $93,600 | $2,280 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,000 | $1,530 |
Virginia 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 104.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 747 occupations in Virginia.