How much does a graphic designer make in New York?
$77,340a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in New York. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.18
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $77,340Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| Median | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.10 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $79,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,530 |
| Albany, NY | $63,200 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,410 |
| Ithaca, NY | $61,250 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,000 |
| Utica, NY | $58,550 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $56,540 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for graphic designers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $87,920 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $78,220 |
| 3. New York | $77,340 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $76,710 |
| 5. California | $75,130 |
| 6. Maryland | $75,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.18 ($77,340 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,340 against $62,960 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New York rank for graphic designer pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays graphic designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $79,280 a year.
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.