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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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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$57,990

Military salary*

$62,336

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State-by-state Salary

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$83,520
$30,030
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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%

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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