Graphic Designers (27-1024) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,260
Mean wage		$29.42
Entry wage		$18.77
10th percentile wage		$17.05
50th percentile wage		$27.66
90th percentile wage		$44.00

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	690	30.5%
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	190	8.4%
Printing and Related Support Activities	150	6.6%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	140	6.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries	40	$41.45
Administrative and Support Services	50	$32.30
Management of Companies and Enterprises	140	$30.49
Social Assistance	10	$29.91

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	$27.66		$25.33		$2.33
2017	$27.43	+.8%	$25.12	+.8%	$2.31
2016	$26.80	+2.4%	$24.54	+2.4%	$2.26
2015	$26.37	+1.6%	$24.15	+1.6%	$2.22
2014	$25.87	+2.0%	$23.69	+2.0%	$2.18
2013	$25.38	+1.9%	$23.25	+1.9%	$2.14
2012	$24.90	+1.9%	$22.80	+1.9%	$2.10
2011	$24.42	+2.0%	$22.36	+2.0%	$2.06
2010	$24.04	+1.6%	$22.01	+1.6%	$2.02
2009	$23.62	+1.8%	$21.63	+1.8%	$1.99
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.66		$22.55		$5.11
2017	$27.43	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$5.12
2016	$26.80	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$5.08
2015	$26.37	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$5.16
2014	$25.87	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$5.10
2013	$25.38	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$5.06
2012	$24.90	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$4.98
2011	$24.42	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$4.84
2010	$24.04	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$4.77
2009	$23.62	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$4.67

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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