How much does a graphic designer make in Houston?
$58,400a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $58,400Highest 10%: $90,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $73,710 | $35.44 | |
| 90th | $90,590 | $43.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Austin, TX | $65,060 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,710 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.08 ($58,400 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $58,400 against $62,960 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,150, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for graphic designer pay?
132 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,590 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.