Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Graphic Designers to decrease by -1.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 253,100 to 248,800 jobs. Its estimate of 16,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,960), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
253,100
Projected employment (2034)
248,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
-2%
Annual openings (projected average)
16,000
Pay & Preparation
$62,960
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.38/5) • Writing (3.25/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Active Learning (3.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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