Graphic Designer salary in Miami, FL
Median pay, Miami metro
$61,870/year
about $29.75 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $51,840 – $84,820
Half of graphic designers in the Miami metro area earn more than $61,870 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $62,960, and ranks #21 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $44,370 | $21.33 |
| 25th | $51,840 | $24.92 |
| Median (50th) | $61,870 | $29.75 |
| 75th | $84,820 | $40.78 |
| 90th (top earners) | $105,940 | $50.93 |
*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 Miami metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $51,840 ($24.92/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $51,840 to $84,820 ($24.92 to $40.78/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $84,820 ($40.78/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, Miami metro. Occupation: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.