Graphic Designer salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$59,090/year
about $28.41 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $50,900 – $76,100
Half of graphic designers in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $59,090 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $62,960, and ranks #27 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,760 | $22.00 |
| 25th | $50,900 | $24.47 |
| Median (50th) | $59,090 | $28.41 |
| 75th | $76,100 | $36.59 |
| 90th (top earners) | $89,390 | $42.98 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $50,900 ($24.47/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $50,900 to $76,100 ($24.47 to $36.59/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $76,100 ($36.59/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.