Graphic Designers pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,690 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Hagerstown earn between $38,490 and $61,270.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $48KMedian
- $61K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,230 | $4,686 | $27.03 |
| Median | $47,670 | $3,972 | $22.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,490 | $3,208 | $18.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,270 | $5,106 | $29.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Hagerstown earn 28% less than the Maryland average ($77,770) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $56,230 | $47,670 | $36,660 | $91,690 | 90 |
| Maryland | $77,770 | $75,120 | $44,810 | $109,630 | 3,050 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $56,230, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $44,902 a year, or $3,742 a month and $1,727 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $45,654 | $3,804 |
| Working in MD | $44,902 | $3,742 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $56,230 buys what about $59,711 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($76,720).
- Baltimore$76,720
- Lexington Park$71,910
- Salisbury$61,060
- Hagerstown$56,230
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Hagerstown?
$27.03 an hour on average, and $22.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $44,902 a year ($3,742 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,230. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do graphic designers earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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