Graphic Designers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $44,670–$73,710
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #81 of 136
Graphic Designers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $58,400 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,770 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $62,960 and 3% below the TX statewide median of $60,150. It ranks #81 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Graphic Designers pay in other TX metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $65,060 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,780 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $59,710 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,000 |
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Questions
What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $58,400 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,770 jobs pay between $44,670 and $73,710. The 10th percentile is $34,270 and the 90th is $90,590.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $62,960 and 3% below the TX statewide median of $60,150. It ranks #81 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Graphic Designers make an hour in Houston?
About $28.08 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $58,400 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.48–$35.44 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.