Graphic Designers Salary
The median pay for a graphic designers in Colorado is $66,330/year ($31.89/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level graphic designers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $72K spread from bottom to top.
Graphic Designers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $73K | +9% | 2,590 |
| Boulder | $68K | +2% | 400 |
| Greeley | $65K | -3% | 110 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $62K | -6% | 240 |
| Colorado Springs | $61K | -8% | 400 |
| Pueblo | $57K | -14% | 30 |
| Grand Junction | $52K | -22% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a graphic designer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 47.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for graphic designers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new graphic designers typically earn — is $47K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,822/month.
Is graphic designer a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $66K locally vs. $63K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for graphic designers?
Colorado pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $63K — that’s +5%.
How much do graphic designers make in Colorado?
The median is $66,330 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,030, and experienced graphic designers can clear $118,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,344/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 47.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a graphic designers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median graphic designers salary is worth about $66,330 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do graphic designers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.