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Graphic Designers

Median Salary
58,910
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

63%

Self-employed

23%

Private not for profit

8%

State and local government

5%

Federal Government

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,570

10%

$58,910

Median

$96,810

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    65%

  • High school

    15%

  • Master's degree

    10%

  • Some college

    5%

  • Associate's degree

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Industrial and Product Design
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Digital Arts
  • Graphic Design
  • Computer Graphics
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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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.