Graphic Designers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,110 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Springfield earn between $52,190 and $81,170.
- $45K10th
- $52K25th
- $64KMedian
- $81K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,220 | $5,685 | $32.80 |
| Median | $63,760 | $5,313 | $30.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,170 | $6,764 | $39.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Springfield earn 14% less than the Massachusetts average ($79,690) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $68,220 | $63,760 | $44,530 | $96,110 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $79,690 | $76,710 | $47,830 | $108,970 | 4,450 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $68,220, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $53,732 a year, or $4,478 a month and $2,067 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $68,220 buys what about $71,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 6th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($82,350).
- Boston$82,350
- Barnstable$77,340
- Worcester$71,700
- Amherst$71,610
- Pittsfield$70,550
- Springfield$68,220
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Springfield?
$32.80 an hour on average, and $30.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $53,732 a year ($4,478 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,220. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do graphic designers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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