Graphic Designers (27-1024) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,300
Mean wage		$28.27
Entry wage		$17.95
10th percentile wage		$16.48
50th percentile wage		$26.95
90th percentile wage		$41.34

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	720	31.5%
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	220	9.4%
Printing and Related Support Activities	170	7.4%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	150	6.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	20	36.79
Educational Services	60	31.82
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries	20	31.40
Administrative and Support Services	30	30.71

Graphic Designers (27-1024)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.95		$25.28		$1.67
2016	$26.32	+2.4%	$24.69	+2.4%	$1.63
2015	$25.81	+2%	$24.22	+2%	$1.60
2014	$25.33	+1.9%	$23.76	+1.9%	$1.57
2013	$24.85	+1.9%	$23.31	+1.9%	$1.54
2012	$24.36	+2%	$22.85	+2%	$1.51
2011	$23.99	+1.6%	$22.50	+1.6%	$1.49
2010	$23.57	+1.8%	$22.11	+1.8%	$1.46
2009	$23.31	+1.1%	$21.87	+1.1%	$1.44
2008	$22.62	+3.1%	$21.22	+3.1%	$1.40
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.95		$22.06		$4.89
2016	$26.32	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.96
2015	$25.81	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.91
2014	$25.33	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.87
2013	$24.85	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.80
2012	$24.36	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$4.66
2011	$23.99	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.59
2010	$23.57	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$4.50
2009	$23.31	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.50
2008	$22.62	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$4.29

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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