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Graphic Designer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$37.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,345/year ($5,112/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Graphic Designers (2nd of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 750 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $78,220 a year — though pay ranges from $49,330 for newcomers to $107,580 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 750 Graphic Designer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Graphic Designer salary of $78,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,345 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $78,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,378 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,984 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,513 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,345 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,112 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Rhode Island is $78,220 per year ($37.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,050 and $93,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $78,220, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $61,345 per year ($5,112 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 750 Graphic Designer jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.