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Graphic Designer Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$27.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,869/year ($3,822/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 30th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 520 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $58,070 a year — though pay ranges from $31,890 for newcomers to $91,080 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 520 Graphic Designer jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Graphic Designer salary of $58,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,869 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,442 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,970 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,869 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Hawaii?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Hawaii is $58,070 per year ($27.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,140 and $78,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $58,070, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $45,869 per year ($3,822 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 520 Graphic Designer jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.