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Graphic Designer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$31.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,266/year ($4,439/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 11th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,200 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $66,330 a year — though pay ranges from $47,030 for newcomers to $118,560 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,200 Graphic Designer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Graphic Designer salary of $66,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,266 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $66,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,780 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,074 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,210 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,439 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Colorado?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Colorado is $66,330 per year ($31.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,000 and $85,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $66,330, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $53,266 per year ($4,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,200 Graphic Designer jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.