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Graphic Designers salary in Utah

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 Utah. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$62,310
Mean annual$67,600
Range (10th to 90th)$39,170 to $96,810
Utah employment2,720
State vs national-3.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Utah graphic designers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$39,17025TH$49,960MEDIAN$62,31075TH$79,00090TH$96,810

The middle 50% of workers earn between $49,960 and $79,000, with a median of $62,310.

Real disclosed salaries

Graphic Designers in Utah: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $49,920. 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$39,375
Level II — qualified2$53,960
Level IV — fully competent1$63,357

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Framestore, IncJunior Compositor1$58,000
IBARRA BUSINESS GROUP, INC.Graphic Designer1$63,357
Paramount Tax and Acctg CPAs PCGraphic Designer1$41,309
Temkin International Inc.Graphic Designer1$37,440
Viori Beauty PBCGraphic Designer1$49,920

Recent sample filings

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

  • Junior Compositor at Framestore, Inc
    $58,000
    DraperWage Level IIDecided Feb 26, 2026I-200-26050-651128
  • Graphic Designer at Viori Beauty PBC
    $49,920
    OremWage Level IIDecided May 23, 2025I-200-25136-984837
  • Graphic Designer at IBARRA BUSINESS GROUP, INC.
    $63,357
    SALT LAKE CITYWage Level IVDecided Dec 16, 2024I-200-24344-527504
  • Graphic Designer at Paramount Tax and Acctg CPAs PC
    $41,309
    DraperWage Level IDecided Oct 17, 2024I-203-24284-397469
  • Graphic Designer at Temkin International Inc.
    $37,440
    PaysonWage Level IDecided Oct 11, 2024I-200-24278-385614

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 Utah

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 Utah, by industry

Median offered wage across 5 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $49,655.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesFramestore, Inc2$49,655
EducationIBARRA BUSINESS GROUP, INC.1$63,357
ManufacturingTemkin International Inc.1$37,440
Retail and wholesaleViori Beauty PBC1$49,920

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Utah2023 to 2025
$57,0402023$59,0102024$62,3102025

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 Utah?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Utah is $62,310.
How does Utah compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?
The Utah median is -3.8% versus the BLS national figure of $64,771.
What is the salary range for Graphic Designers in Utah?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $39,170 and the 90th-percentile at $96,810, 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.