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Graphic Designers salary in Texas

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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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Graphic Designers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$60,150
Mean annual$62,570
Range (10th to 90th)$36,340 to $92,910
Texas employment13,670
State vs national-7.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Texas graphic designers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$36,34025TH$45,990MEDIAN$60,15075TH$75,54090TH$92,910

The middle 50% of workers earn between $45,990 and $75,540, with a median of $60,150.

Real disclosed salaries

Graphic Designers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 82 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $82,210. 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 — entry12$40,250
Level II — qualified26$72,000
Level III — experienced20$67,167
Level IV — fully competent23$118,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Amazon.com Services LLCUX Designer II7$160,000
iGavel, Inc.Graphic Designer7$40,250
PHOTON INFOTECH, INC.UI DESIGNER7$107,320
CLOUDFLARE, INC.Product Designer2$170,000
Etsy, Inc.Product Designer II2$144,900
Indeed, Inc.Senior UX Designer2$147,500
Mphasis CorporationGraphic Designer2$100,000
PayPal, Inc.Senior UX Designer2$160,000
RACKERA INCLead UX/UI Designer2$65,500
Texas A&M UniversityGraphic Designer II2$64,176

Recent sample filings

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

  • Senior Exhibit Designer at The Trade Group Management, LLC
    $75,000
    GrapevineWage Level IVDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-695391
  • UI DESIGNER at PHOTON INFOTECH, INC.
    $107,320
    IRVINGWage Level IVDecided Mar 17, 2026I-200-26069-693204
  • Graphic Designer at Fifth Generation Distilled Spirits, Inc.
    $65,000
    AustinWage Level IIDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-666289
  • Value Reporting Analyst at National Oilwell Varco, L..P
    $67,650
    HoustonWage Level IDecided Feb 24, 2026I-200-26048-645596
  • Product Designer at SingleStore Inc.
    $90,000
    Cedar ParkWage Level IVDecided Feb 6, 2026I-200-26031-610707
  • Sr. Product Designer at InMarket Media LLC
    $106,558
    AustinWage Level IVDecided Feb 2, 2026I-200-26026-590560
  • Digital Designer at TIB DIGITAL INC.
    $145,600
    AustinWage Level IIIDecided Feb 2, 2026I-203-26026-591266
  • Senior UX Designer at Indeed, Inc.
    $118,000
    AustinWage Level IVDecided Jan 26, 2026I-200-26016-565390

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.

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By seniority

Graphic Designers pay by experience level in Texas

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.

Specialties

Graphic Designers specialties in Texas

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 51 certified offers. The most common variant is Graphic Designer at a median of $50,960.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Graphic DesigneriGavel, Inc.21$50,960
Product DesignerCLOUDFLARE, INC.11$116,814
UX DesignerAmazon.com Services LLC11$160,000
Manager III, UX/DesignAmazon.com Services LLC4$124,299
Lead UX/UI DesignerRACKERA INC4$72,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Graphic Designers in Texas, by industry

Median offered wage across 82 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $95,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwarePHOTON INFOTECH, INC.36$95,000
Retail and wholesaleAmazon.com Services LLC20$72,000
Professional servicesClutch Creative Marketing, LLC10$72,500
ManufacturingABICEL HOLDINGS CORP6$61,500
Finance and insurancePayPal, Inc.4$124,838
EducationTexas A&M University3$60,000
Real estateLeaves Technology LLC1$49,962
Nonprofit and civicInternational Rescue Committee, Inc.1$70,000
Energy and utilitiesNational Oilwell Varco, L..P1$67,650

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Texas2023 to 2025
$53,1002023$62,0302024$60,1502025

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 Texas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Texas is $60,150.
How does Texas compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?
The Texas median is -7.1% versus the BLS national figure of $64,771.
What is the salary range for Graphic Designers in Texas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $36,340 and the 90th-percentile at $92,910, 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.