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Graphic Designers salary
in Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Graphic Designers in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro earn a median of $68,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% below the CT statewide median of $72,700. It ranks #18 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS · WATERBURY-SHELTON, CT · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · WATERBURY-SHELTON, CT · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$48,660P25$58,510MEDIAN$68,350P75$82,260P90$106,830
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$39,520P25$49,040MEDIAN$62,960P75$81,830P90$104,910
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What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Waterbury?

The BLS median is $68,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $58,510 and $82,260. The 10th percentile is $48,660 and the 90th is $106,830.

Is Waterbury a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?

That is 9% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% below the CT statewide median of $72,700. It ranks #18 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.