Graphic Designer salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$59,710/year
about $28.71 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,870 – $78,210
Half of graphic designers in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $59,710 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $62,960, and ranks #26 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,180 | $17.88 |
| 25th | $46,870 | $22.53 |
| Median (50th) | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| 75th | $78,210 | $37.60 |
| 90th (top earners) | $95,680 | $46.00 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,870 ($22.53/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,870 to $78,210 ($22.53 to $37.60/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $78,210 ($37.60/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.