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How much does a graphic designer make in State College?

$58,340a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the State College, PA metro area. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,862 a month.

Hourly
$28.05
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
134 of 346
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $58,340Highest 10%: $77,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,860$18.68
25th$48,390$23.26
Median$58,340$28.05
75th$67,120$32.27
90th$77,810$37.41

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Philadelphia, PA$63,090
Allentown, PA$59,710
Harrisburg, PA$58,150
Pittsburgh, PA$57,830
Lancaster, PA$55,360
York, PA$54,980
Scranton, PA$54,950
Erie, PA$54,940
Reading, PA$54,340
Lebanon, PA$54,140
Williamsport, PA$51,710
Altoona, PA$50,530
Chambersburg, PA$49,870
Graphic Designer salary in Pennsylvania Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Relations Specialist$63,580
Producer and Director$61,070
Audio and Video Technician$57,370
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $28.05 ($58,340 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in State College than the national average?

No: $58,340 against $62,960 nationally, 7% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $60,730, so State College pays 4% less.

Where does State College rank for graphic designer pay?

134 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,810 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.