How much does a graphic designer make in Albany?
$63,200a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,340Median: $63,200Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| Median | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| New York, NY | $79,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,530 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,410 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,000 |
| Utica, NY | $58,550 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $56,540 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,390 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $101,300 |
| Technical Writer | $90,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,080 |
| Producer and Director | $78,810 |
| Writer and Author | $78,050 |
| Editor | $77,570 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $69,470 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,240 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $67,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $30.38 ($63,200 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $63,200 against $62,960 nationally, 0% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,340, so Albany pays 18% less.
Where does Albany rank for graphic designer pay?
66 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.