As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Boston, MA is $80,154, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,541 weekly, or $6,680 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $67,484 to $93,592. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,522) and 75th percentile ($87,188), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,592 per year. This $13,666 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Adobe Illustrator, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Visual Designer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 62 statewide for Visual Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $67,484 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $73,522 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $80,154 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $87,188 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $93,592 Boston, MA April 01, 2026
25% $73,522 10% $67,484 90% $93,592 75% $87,188 $80,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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