Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.

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Salary Breakdown

Graphic Designers

Average

$56,090

ANNUAL

$26.97

HOURLY

Entry Level

$35,930

ANNUAL

$17.27

HOURLY

Mid Level

$49,110

ANNUAL

$23.61

HOURLY

Expert Level

$84,140

ANNUAL

$40.45

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Graphic Designers

4,710

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Graphic Designers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Designer

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Senior Designer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Art Director

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  Phoenix, AZ 85017-1097      Degree Program

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  Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769      Certification

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Northern Arizona University
  Flagstaff, AZ 86011      Degree Program

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  Flagstaff, AZ 86011      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Certification

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  Avondale, AZ 85392      Certification

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Certification

Mesa Community College
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Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Certification

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Certification

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  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Certification

Top Expected Tasks

Graphic Designers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Graphic Designers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Fine Arts

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Learning

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Originality

ABILITY

Fluency of Ideas

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression


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