Graphic Designers salary
in Waterbury-Shelton, CT
- Middle 50%
- $58,510–$82,260
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #18 of 136
Graphic Designers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro earn a median of $68,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% below the CT statewide median of $72,700. It ranks #18 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Graphic Designers pay in other CT metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $81,800 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $70,870 |
| New Haven, CT | $68,150 |
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Questions
What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Waterbury?
The BLS median is $68,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $58,510 and $82,260. The 10th percentile is $48,660 and the 90th is $106,830.
Is Waterbury a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% below the CT statewide median of $72,700. It ranks #18 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Graphic Designers make an hour in Waterbury?
About $32.86 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $68,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.13–$39.55 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.