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Graphic Designer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$28.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,133/year ($4,011/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 28th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 3,560 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $58,510 a year — though pay ranges from $43,780 for newcomers to $88,590 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,560 Graphic Designer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Graphic Designer salary of $58,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,133 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $58,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,841 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,476 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,060 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,133 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,011 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Arizona?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Arizona is $58,510 per year ($28.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,250 and $75,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $58,510, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $48,133 per year ($4,011 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,560 Graphic Designer jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.