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How much does a graphic designer make in Tucson?

$57,710a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,809 a month.

Hourly
$27.75
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
154 of 346
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,670Median: $57,710Highest 10%: $93,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,670$18.59
25th$46,790$22.50
Median$57,710$27.75
75th$72,500$34.86
90th$93,080$44.75

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Flagstaff, AZ$61,630
Phoenix, AZ$59,090
Prescott Valley, AZ$54,150
Graphic Designer salary in Arizona Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Tucson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Media and Communication Worker$79,640
Technical Writer$75,070
Art Director$74,510
Producer and Director$64,530
Public Relations Specialist$61,630
Editor$59,420
Interior Designer$58,110
Interpreter and Translator$57,920
Broadcast Technician$49,150
Writer and Author$47,990
Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Tucson?

The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $27.75 ($57,710 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Tucson than the national average?

No: $57,710 against $62,960 nationally, 8% less.

How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $58,510, so Tucson pays 1% less.

Where does Tucson rank for graphic designer pay?

154 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Tucson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,080 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.