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Graphic Designer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$36.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,320/year ($4,860/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 6th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 3,050 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $75,120 a year — though pay ranges from $44,810 for newcomers to $109,630 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,050 Graphic Designer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Graphic Designer salary of $75,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,320 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $75,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,696 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,747 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,357 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,320 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,860 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Maryland?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Maryland is $75,120 per year ($36.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,600 and $94,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $75,120, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $58,320 per year ($4,860 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,050 Graphic Designer jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.