Graphic Designer salary in Las Vegas, NV
Median pay, Las Vegas metro
$65,060/year
about $31.28 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $51,310 – $82,750
Half of graphic designers in the Las Vegas metro area earn more than $65,060 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $62,960, and ranks #15 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,470 | $18.98 |
| 25th | $51,310 | $24.67 |
| Median (50th) | $65,060 | $31.28 |
| 75th | $82,750 | $39.78 |
| 90th (top earners) | $90,360 | $43.44 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a graphic designer job in the Las Vegas metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $51,310 ($24.67/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $51,310 to $82,750 ($24.67 to $39.78/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $82,750 ($39.78/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Watch for roles that bundle design, video, social media and web work into one job at one salary.
- Unpaid "test projects" are a common red flag. A short, paid test is fair; a full campaign for free isn't.
- In-house design roles tend to be steadier than agency roles, which can pay more but come with heavier deadlines.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Las Vegas metro. Occupation: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.