Graphic Designers wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Graphic Designers job reaches Level III at $81,516 to $85,800 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 27-1024 · 2 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$54,080$69,930$85,800$101,650
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$48,880$65,188$81,516$97,823

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What this occupation covers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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