Graphic Designers pay in Maryland
$77,770avg. a year
$37.39 an hour · 3,050 employed
Graphic Designers in Maryland earn an average of $77,770 a year. That is $7,210 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $70,560. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $89,540.
$75,120Median pay
$37.39Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for graphic designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
14,420 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$89,540
$43.05 an hour
21,350 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$76,720
$36.89 an hour
360 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$71,910
$34.57 an hour
43,360 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$69,820
$33.57 an hour
540 jobs
Salisbury, MD
$61,060
$29.36 an hour
690 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$56,230
$27.03 an hour
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Graphic Designers pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland graphic designers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,560 | $33.92 |
| Maryland | $77,770 | $37.39 |
| District of Columbia | $94,630 | $45.49 |
| Virginia | $76,670 | $36.86 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| Delaware | $64,420 | $30.97 |
| West Virginia | $45,600 | $21.92 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,780
- Public Relations Specialists$88,560
- Coaches and Scouts$67,500
- Interior Designers$70,600
- Art Directors$110,790
- Floral Designers$44,270
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do graphic designers make in Maryland?
The average is $77,770 a year, and the median is $75,120. That is $7,210 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $70,560.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$37.39 an hour on average; the median is $36.12.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($89,540), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($76,720). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($56,230).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1024. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national graphic designers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.