Graphic Designers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,580 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Providence earn between $59,120 and $89,650.
- $47K10th
- $59K25th
- $70KMedian
- $90K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,870 | $6,239 | $36.00 |
| Median | $70,450 | $5,871 | $33.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,120 | $4,927 | $28.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,650 | $7,471 | $43.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Providence earn 5% less than the Rhode Island average ($78,900) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $74,870 | $70,450 | $47,180 | $107,580 | 970 |
| Rhode Island | $78,900 | $78,220 | $49,330 | $107,580 | 750 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $74,870, a single filer in Providence takes home about $59,310 a year, or $4,943 a month and $2,281 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $59,310 | $4,943 |
| Working in MA | $58,078 | $4,840 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $74,870 buys what about $73,566 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$69,720
- Worcester, MA$71,700
- Boston, MA$82,350
- Barnstable, MA$77,340
- Hartford, CT$75,460
- Springfield, MA$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 Providence: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Providence?
$35.99 an hour on average, and $33.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Providence?
About $59,310 a year ($4,943 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,870. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do graphic designers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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