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Graphic Designers

General Information

Description

Design 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.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit63.01%
  2. Self-employed24.66%
  3. Private, not for profit7.71%
  4. State and local government3.61%
  5. Federal government0.55%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+3%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 22,800 openings for graphic designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$57,990

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$62,336

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$30,030
$83,520
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 65%
  • High school 15%
  • Master's degree 10%
  • Some college 5%
  • Associate's degree 5%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Communications and Media
  • Sales and Marketing

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.