Graphic Artist
Graphic Artist Job Description
Multi-Media Artists and Animators Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials. Graphic Designers 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. Film and Video Editors Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.
Graphic Artist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Graphic Artist is $36256 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $56166. The lowest salary reported was $24610. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Graphic Artist is $18.03 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $27.93. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $12.24. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Graphic Artist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $50 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $400 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Graphic Artist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Arizona – $34,392 – $50,581
California – $27,617 – $65,889
Florida – $29,299 – $50,507
Maryland – $36,000 – $61,042
New York – $25,532 – $70,469
Texas – $30,201 – $54,631
Wisconsin – $29,900 – $36,000
These are the highest paying cities for a Graphic Artist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Phoenix, Arizona –
Los Angeles, California –
Albuquerque, New Mexico –
Dallas, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Washington, District of Columbia –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Graphic Artist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $36256 while in 2007 it was just $33623.18
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 49% of Graphic Artists were males while 51% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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