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Graphic Designers in The United States

(Diseñadores gráficos)

Graphic Designers -- Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-1024.00
Career InterestsARE
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.31 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)290,100
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)299,000
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)30,300
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$30,810
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$56,510
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$89,210
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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