Graphic Design Specialist I Salary in the United States

How much does a Graphic Design Specialist I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Graphic Design Specialist I in the United States is $25 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $22 and $29. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills Associated with Graphic Design Specialist I: Image Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Software, Motion Graphic Design

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Graphic Design Specialist I uses knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, films, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets such as websites and CD-ROMs. Generates and manipulates graphic images, animations, sound, text and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs. Being a Graphic Design Specialist I must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Graphic Design Specialist I typically reports to a manager. The Graphic Design Specialist I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Graphic Design Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Graphic Design Specialist I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%