How much does a graphic designer make in Dallas?
$63,780a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 4,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,960Median: $63,780Highest 10%: $94,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $63,780 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $75,940 | $36.51 | |
| 90th | $94,510 | $45.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Austin, TX | $65,060 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $30.66 ($63,780 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $63,780 against $62,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,150, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for graphic designer pay?
57 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,510 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.