What are the main factors that influence a Freelance Graphic Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Freelance Graphic Designer's salary?

A Freelance Graphic Designer's salary grows with experience: an Freelance Graphic Designer (0-2 years)earns $59,039, an Art Designer II (2-4 years)earns $72,747, an Art Manager (4-5 years)earns $116,176, an Art Director (5+ years)earns $158,611,

What are the highest paying states for a Freelance Graphic Designer?

Freelance Graphic Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freelance Graphic Designer roles are District of Columbia $62,122, California $61,886, Massachusetts $61,061. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freelance Graphic Designer roles make?

Salaries for Freelance Graphic Designer level roles vary by specialization: Freelance Game Designer: $80,742; Freelance Designer: $75,004; Freelance Web Designer: $72,437; Graphic Designer: $69,387; Graphic & Motion Graphic Designer: $64,255.

Freelance Graphic Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Freelance Graphic Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freelance Graphic Designer in Rhode Island is $58,172 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Freelance Graphic Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,380
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,011 to $64,562
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,224

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Freelance Graphic Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,562	$5,380	$1,242	$31
Average	$58,172	$4,848	$1,119	$28
25th Percentile	$54,011	$4,501	$1,039	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Freelance Graphic Designer Salaries

A Freelance Graphic Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Freelance Graphic Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Freelance Graphic Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,122.
California: $61,886.
Massachusetts: $61,061.

District of Columbia $62,122 California $61,886 Massachusetts $61,061 Washington $60,837 New Jersey $60,814 Alaska $60,736 Connecticut $59,962 New York $59,647

Hawaii $58,643 Rhode Island $58,172 Maryland $57,852 Minnesota $57,414 Colorado $57,246 Illinois $57,190 Oregon $56,977 Delaware $56,820

New Hampshire $56,721 Virginia $56,500 Pennsylvania $55,855 Nevada $55,529 North Dakota $55,423 Michigan $55,254 Wisconsin $55,193 Vermont $55,069

Texas $54,727 Maine $54,704 Arizona $54,671 Ohio $54,631 Georgia $54,115 Indiana $53,857 Wyoming $53,807 Utah $53,728

Iowa $53,694 Kansas $53,425 Louisiana $53,347 North Carolina $53,319 Missouri $53,307 Florida $53,089 Montana $52,971 Nebraska $52,858

Kentucky $52,797 South Carolina $52,572 Tennessee $52,432 Idaho $52,376 New Mexico $51,966 Oklahoma $51,877 Alabama $51,546 South Dakota $50,990

Arkansas $50,687 West Virginia $50,524 Mississippi $50,036

Top Paying Cities for Freelance Graphic Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $59,126
Albion: $58,144
Ashaway: $59,350

Adamsville, RI $59,126 Albion, RI $58,144 Ashaway, RI $59,350 Barrington, RI $58,144 Block Island, RI $59,042 Bradford, RI $59,311 Bristol, RI $58,088 Carolina, RI $58,828

Charlestown, RI $58,890 Chepachet, RI $58,032 Clayville, RI $58,088 Coventry, RI $58,032 West Greenwich, RI $57,992 East Greenwich, RI $58,071 Exeter, RI $59,311 Fiskeville, RI $58,144

Forestdale, RI $58,088 Foster, RI $57,992 Glendale, RI $57,992 Greene, RI $58,643 Greenville, RI $58,144 Harmony, RI $58,127 Harrisville, RI $58,032 Hope, RI $58,144

Hope Valley, RI $59,350 Hopkinton, RI $59,367 Jamestown, RI $58,772 Kenyon, RI $59,294 Little Compton, RI $59,103 Manville, RI $58,144 Mapleville, RI $57,992 Newport, RI $58,783

Middletown, RI $59,030 North Kingstown, RI $57,975 North Scituate, RI $58,127 Oakland, RI $58,048 Pascoag, RI $58,015 Pawtucket, RI $58,144 Central Falls, RI $58,144 Cumberland, RI $58,144

Lincoln, RI $58,144 Portsmouth, RI $58,548 Prudence Island, RI $58,032 Rockville, RI $59,367 Saunderstown, RI $58,806 Shannock, RI $59,277 Slatersville, RI $58,088 Slocum, RI $58,806

Tiverton, RI $59,142 Wakefield, RI $58,744 Kingston, RI $58,755 Narragansett, RI $58,767 Peace Dale, RI $58,744 Warren, RI $58,127 Warwick, RI $58,144 Westerly, RI $59,384

West Kingston, RI $58,789 West Warwick, RI $58,144 Wood River Junction, RI $59,311 Woonsocket, RI $58,088 North Smithfield, RI $58,127 Wyoming, RI $59,294 Providence, RI $58,144 Cranston, RI $58,144

North Providence, RI $58,144 East Providence, RI $58,144 Riverside, RI $58,144 Rumford, RI $58,144 Smithfield, RI $58,144 Johnston, RI $58,144

Freelance Graphic Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freelance Graphic Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$54,011

Average $58,172/year

$64,562

$4,501

Average $4,848/month

$5,380

$1,039

Average $1,119/week

$1,242

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,562	$5,380	$1,242	$31
Average	$58,172	$4,848	$1,119	$28
25th Percentile	$54,011	$4,501	$1,039	$26

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