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Graphic Designer Salary in Texas (2026)
$28.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,511/year ($4,209/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 23rd of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 13,670 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $60,150 a year — though pay ranges from $36,340 for newcomers to $92,910 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,670 Graphic Designer jobs in Texas (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Graphic Designer salary of $60,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $50,511 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,038 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,601 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,511 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Texas?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Texas is $60,150 per year ($28.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,990 and $75,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $60,150, a single filer in Texas takes home about $50,511 per year ($4,209 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 13,670 Graphic Designer jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.