How much does a graphic designer make in Baltimore?
$75,790a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.44 an hour or $6,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.44
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,990Median: $75,790Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 25th | $58,050 | $27.91 | |
| Median | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 75th | $89,390 | $42.98 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.50 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Washington, DC | $85,420 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $67,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,090 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $47,670 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.44 ($75,790 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $75,790 against $62,960 nationally, 20% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $75,120, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for graphic designer pay?
11 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 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.