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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Graphic Designers salary in Arizona

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+133%offers
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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$52,240
Mean annual$59,910
Range (10th to 90th)$38,910 to $88,750
Arizona employment4,330
State vs national-16.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona graphic designers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$38,91025TH$46,790MEDIAN$52,24075TH$69,99090TH$88,750

The middle 50% of workers earn between $46,790 and $69,990, with a median of $52,240.

Real disclosed salaries

Graphic Designers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $75,074. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry2$50,634
Level II — qualified3$52,000
Level III — experienced1$157,700
Level IV — fully competent4$114,180

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Graphic Designers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLCDesigner III UX2$133,594
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.Creative Strategist1$74,298
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLCUX DESIGNER III1$157,700
Gaston Walsh Law Group, LLCGraphic Designer1$60,000
ACG GO LLCGraphic Designer1$41,267
R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyPresentation Designer1$75,850
Healthcare Arizona LLCGraphic Designer1$52,000
Seniors Rising Homes, Inc.Graphic Designer1$51,875
Blue Yonder, Inc.Senior UX Designer1$94,765

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Creative Strategist at Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.
    $74,298
    PhoenixWage Level IIDecided Sep 24, 2025I-200-25260-315087
  • UX DESIGNER III at AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
    $157,700
    TUCSONWage Level IIIDecided Aug 1, 2025I-200-25206-199497
  • Graphic Designer at Gaston Walsh Law Group, LLC
    $60,000
    GlendaleWage Level IDecided Jun 24, 2025I-200-25167-098424
  • Graphic Designer at ACG GO LLC
    $41,267
    TempeWage Level IDecided Jun 13, 2025I-200-25160-066587
  • Presentation Designer at R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    $75,850
    PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Jun 13, 2025I-200-25157-063311
  • Graphic Designer at Healthcare Arizona LLC
    $52,000
    GoodyearWage Level IIDecided Apr 23, 2025I-200-25106-869220
  • Graphic Designer at Seniors Rising Homes, Inc.
    $51,875
    ScottsdaleWage Level IIDecided Apr 2, 2025I-200-25085-805660
  • Designer III UX at Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC
    $133,594
    PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Feb 26, 2025I-200-25050-708115

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Graphic Designers pay by experience level in Arizona

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Graphic Designers in Arizona, by industry

Median offered wage across 10 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $133,594.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleFanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC5$133,594
ManufacturingR.R. Donnelley & Sons Company2$63,925
Professional servicesGaston Walsh Law Group, LLC1$60,000
HealthcareSeniors Rising Homes, Inc.1$51,875
Technology and softwareBlue Yonder, Inc.1$94,765

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2024
$47,4802023$52,2402024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Originality

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Fluency of Ideas

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • Near Vision

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    3.8 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

  2. 02

    Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

  3. 03

    Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

  4. 04

    Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

  5. 05

    Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

  6. 06

    Use computer software to generate new images.

  7. 07

    Prepare digital files for printing.

  8. 08

    Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+2.1%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Graphic Designers in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Arizona is $52,240.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?
The Arizona median is -16.2% versus the BLS national figure of $62,356.
What is the salary range for Graphic Designers in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $38,910 and the 90th-percentile at $88,750, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Graphic Designers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Graphic Designers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.