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Graphic Designer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$29.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,112/year ($4,093/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 8,150 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $60,730 a year — though pay ranges from $39,430 for newcomers to $102,090 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,150 Graphic Designer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Graphic Designer salary of $60,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,112 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,108 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,646 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,864 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,112 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,093 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Pennsylvania is $60,730 per year ($29.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,670 and $80,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $60,730, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $49,112 per year ($4,093 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 8,150 Graphic Designer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.