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Graphic Designer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$36.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,960/year ($4,913/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Graphic Designers (4th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 4,450 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $76,710 a year — though pay ranges from $47,830 for newcomers to $108,970 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,450 Graphic Designer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Graphic Designer salary of $76,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,960 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $76,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,868 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,836 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,960 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,913 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Massachusetts is $76,710 per year ($36.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,030 and $95,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $76,710, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $58,960 per year ($4,913 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,450 Graphic Designer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.