Graphic Designers pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,560 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Ponce earn between $26,310 and $39,570.
- $23K10th
- $26K25th
- $30KMedian
- $40K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,790 | $2,816 | $16.25 |
| Median | $29,810 | $2,484 | $14.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,310 | $2,192 | $12.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,570 | $3,298 | $19.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Ponce earn 17% less than the Puerto Rico average ($40,860) and 52% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -53% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $33,790 | $29,810 | $22,940 | $53,560 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $40,860 | $34,180 | $25,640 | $65,920 | 1,280 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 4th of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($42,020).
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 Ponce: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Ponce?
$16.25 an hour on average, and $14.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do graphic designers earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 52% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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