U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDesign or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192,240 | 0.9 % | $23.14 | $48,140 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.60 | $15.96 | $20.92 | $28.17 | $36.98 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,200 | $33,200 | $43,500 | $58,600 | $76,910 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | 25,360 | 22.23 | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 24,920 | 4.94 | $20.28 | $42,180 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 21,410 | 5.24 | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 16,180 | 3.27 | $19.24 | $40,010 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 8,570 | 0.60 | $26.92 | $56,000 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | 25,360 | 22.23 | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 21,410 | 5.24 | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 24,920 | 4.94 | $20.28 | $42,180 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 16,180 | 3.27 | $19.24 | $40,010 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 6,510 | 2.45 | $18.93 | $39,370 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,680 | 0.08 | $36.45 | $75,810 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | 70 | 0.04 | $31.68 | $65,890 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 230 | 0.15 | $30.81 | $64,080 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 40 | 0.04 | $30.78 | $64,020 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 40 | 0.19 | $30.32 | $63,060 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 26,390 | 1.89 | 1.25 | $27.52 | $57,240 |
| New York | 18,970 | 2.27 | 1.50 | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| Florida | 11,160 | 1.57 | 1.04 | $20.53 | $42,700 |
| Texas | 11,020 | 1.09 | 0.72 | $21.44 | $44,590 |
| Illinois | 9,870 | 1.79 | 1.18 | $24.63 | $51,220 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,490 | 2.34 | 1.54 | $31.74 | $66,020 |
| New York | 18,970 | 2.27 | 1.50 | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| Vermont | 590 | 2.06 | 1.36 | $19.79 | $41,170 |
| Minnesota | 5,160 | 2.01 | 1.33 | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| Utah | 2,210 | 1.92 | 1.27 | $20.19 | $41,990 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,490 | 2.34 | 1.54 | $31.74 | $66,020 |
| New York | 18,970 | 2.27 | 1.50 | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| California | 26,390 | 1.89 | 1.25 | $27.52 | $57,240 |
| Connecticut | 2,520 | 1.58 | 1.04 | $27.42 | $57,040 |
| Maryland | 3,930 | 1.60 | 1.06 | $25.44 | $52,920 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 15,280 | 3.07 | 2.03 | $29.00 | $60,320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,290 | 2.43 | 1.61 | $26.91 | $55,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 7,800 | 2.20 | 1.46 | $25.91 | $53,900 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,910 | 2.14 | 1.42 | $29.06 | $60,450 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,090 | 2.44 | 1.61 | $23.14 | $48,120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,660 | 1.66 | 1.10 | $25.21 | $52,430 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,410 | 2.06 | 1.36 | $25.90 | $53,870 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,280 | 2.39 | 1.58 | $26.27 | $54,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,230 | 1.79 | 1.18 | $23.83 | $49,560 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,100 | 3.27 | 2.16 | $36.89 | $76,740 |