How much does a graphic designer make in Providence?
$70,450a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $33.87 an hour or $5,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,180Median: $70,450Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $70,450 | $33.87 | |
| 75th | $89,650 | $43.10 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.72 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $33.87 ($70,450 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $70,450 against $62,960 nationally, 12% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $78,220, so Providence pays 10% less.
Where does Providence rank for graphic designer pay?
21 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.