Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Graphic Designer Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $54,000 This is the median salary for this occupation. Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. General Information 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. Excludes Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Graphic Designer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 69 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 69 openings per year are projected for Graphic Designer. +15.1% Employment Change Employment for Graphic Designer is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.1% between 2025 and 2030. $25.97 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $25.97/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.71, while experienced workers are paid $34.66. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 652 Graphic Designer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 751. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Graphic Designer are Printing and Related Support Activities, All Other Industries, and Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Graphic Designer include Design, Computers and Electronics, and Fine Arts. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Graphic Designer is Bachelor's. 81% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
