The prevailing wage for Graphic Designers varies significantly by state and metro area. Below is a breakdown of DOL-determined prevailing wages compared to actual H-1B offered salaries across 12 states, based on 237 filings. The national average prevailing wage is $71k.
The prevailing wage for Graphic Designers in the United States is N/A.
| State | Prevailing Wage | Avg Offered | Premium | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $104k | $152k | +46% | 98 |
| Florida | $57k | $65k | +14% | 6 |
| Georgia | $65k | $88k | +35% | 6 |
| Illinois | $68k | $79k | +15% | 10 |
| Massachusetts | $70k | $84k | +20% | 3 |
| Minnesota | $71k | $95k | +33% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $79k | $124k | +57% | 5 |
| Nevada | $57k | $65k | +14% | 4 |
| New York | $75k | $2,661k | +3437% | 57 |
| Texas | $52k | $77k | +48% | 15 |
| Virginia | $73k | $79k | +8% | 8 |
| Washington | $82k | $152k | +85% | 22 |
The national average prevailing wage for Graphic Designers (27-102400) is $71k, based on data across 12 states and 237 H-1B filings. Wages vary significantly by state and metro area.
The Department of Labor (DOL) determines prevailing wages using four skill levels — entry, qualified, experienced, and expert — based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) wage survey data for a given occupation and geographic area.
Level I (entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages, Level II (qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (expert) at the 67th percentile of wages for the occupation and area.