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Graphic Designer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$30.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,455/year ($4,371/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 16th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 180 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $62,570 a year — though pay ranges from $39,380 for newcomers to $103,440 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 180 Graphic Designer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Graphic Designer salary of $62,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $52,455 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,787 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,455 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,371 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Alaska?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Alaska is $62,570 per year ($30.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,190 and $77,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $62,570, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $52,455 per year ($4,371 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 180 Graphic Designer jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.