The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in New York is $74,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,020.
Pay spans roughly $46,810 at the 10th percentile to $124,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.83 per hour. An estimated 16,730 people work as graphic designers in New York.
| Median (annual) | $74,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.83 |
| 10th percentile | $46,810 |
| 90th percentile | $124,990 |
| Employment | 16,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.