How much does a graphic designer make in Boston?
$78,270a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.63 an hour or $6,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.63
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 3,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,440Median: $78,270Highest 10%: $116,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| 25th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| Median | $78,270 | $37.63 | |
| 75th | $98,260 | $47.24 | |
| 90th | $116,000 | $55.77 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,140 |
| Providence, RI | $70,450 |
| Worcester, MA | $66,810 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $65,710 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $65,510 |
| Springfield, MA | $63,760 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.63 ($78,270 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $78,270 against $62,960 nationally, 24% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $76,710, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for graphic designer pay?
8 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,000 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.