How much does a graphic designer make in Austin?
$65,060a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $31.28 an hour or $5,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.28
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,690Median: $65,060Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| 25th | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| Median | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| 75th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.89 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Dallas, TX | $63,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,710 |
| Houston, TX | $58,400 |
| Midland, TX | $57,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,050 |
| Waco, TX | $52,920 |
| College Station, TX | $50,530 |
| Longview, TX | $49,950 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,360 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,240 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,000 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,590 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $46,220 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,380 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,850 |
| McAllen, TX | $42,170 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $31.28 ($65,060 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $65,060 against $62,960 nationally, 3% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,150, so Austin pays 8% more.
Where does Austin rank for graphic designer pay?
48 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.