What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Graphics Artist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Graphics Artist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Aspen, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $160,694 $13,391 $3,090 $77.26 Berkeley, CA $158,615 $13,217 $3,050 $76.26 Aspen, CO $156,578 $13,048 $3,011 $75.28 Inverness, CA $156,135 $13,011 $3,002 $75.06 Sitka, AK $156,055 $13,004 $3,001 $75.03 San Francisco Bay Area, CA $152,621 $12,718 $2,935 $73.38 San Francisco, CA $152,621 $12,718 $2,935 $73.38 Santa Clara, CA $152,137 $12,678 $2,925 $73.14 Sunnyvale, CA $152,036 $12,669 $2,923 $73.09 Buford, WY $151,968 $12,664 $2,922 $73.06

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Graphics Artist Salary

Q: How much does a Graphics Artist make?

The average annual pay for a graphics artist in the United States is $129,541 a year — that works out to approximately $62.28 an hour. The middle 80% of Graphics Artists earn between $51,500 (10th percentile) and $152,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Graphics Artist Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Graphics Artist in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Texture Artist at $22,459 (17.3%) above Graphics Artist. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Texture Artist $152,000 $12,666 $2,923 $73.08 Vfx Artist $105,989 $8,832 $2,038 $50.96 3D Lighting Artist $82,070 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46 Illustrator $59,345 $4,945 $1,141 $28.53 Production Artist $51,263 $4,271 $985 $24.65

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Graphics Artist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$129,541

Columbus

Ohio

$125,123

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How much does a Graphics Artist make?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Graphics Artist in the United States is $129,541 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $62.28 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,491/week or $10,795/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $152,500 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Graphics Artist salaries currently range between $127,000 (25th percentile) to $152,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $152,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Graphics Artist varies little (about 25000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Graphics Artist in your area makes on average $125,123 per year, or $4,418 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $129,541. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Graphics Artist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Graphics Artist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Graphics Artist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Graphics Artist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $27,037 (20.9%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $31,153 (24.0%) above the $129,541 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Graphics Artist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Buford, WY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Graphics Artist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$160,694	$13,391	$3,090	$77.26
Berkeley, CA	$158,615	$13,217	$3,050	$76.26
Aspen, CO	$156,578	$13,048	$3,011	$75.28
Inverness, CA	$156,135	$13,011	$3,002	$75.06
Sitka, AK	$156,055	$13,004	$3,001	$75.03
San Francisco Bay Area, CA	$152,621	$12,718	$2,935	$73.38
San Francisco, CA	$152,621	$12,718	$2,935	$73.38
Santa Clara, CA	$152,137	$12,678	$2,925	$73.14
Sunnyvale, CA	$152,036	$12,669	$2,923	$73.09
Buford, WY	$151,968	$12,664	$2,922	$73.06

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Graphics Artist Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Graphics Artist job category, we found that Texture Artist jobs have average salaries greater than Graphics Artist jobs.

Significantly, Texture Artist jobs pay $22,459 (17.3%) more than the average Graphics Artist salary of $129,541. If you're qualified, finding work as a Texture Artist may help you make more money than that of the average Graphics Artist position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Texture Artist	$152,000	$12,666	$2,923	$73.08
Vfx Artist	$105,989	$8,832	$2,038	$50.96
3D Lighting Artist	$82,070	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46
Illustrator	$59,345	$4,945	$1,141	$28.53
Production Artist	$51,263	$4,271	$985	$24.65

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Infographic detailing Graphics Artist salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $129,541 per year or $62.28 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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