Graphic Designers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,610 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in San Juan earn between $28,510 and $51,020.
- $27K10th
- $29K25th
- $36KMedian
- $51K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,020 | $3,502 | $20.20 |
| Median | $35,830 | $2,986 | $17.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,510 | $2,376 | $13.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Graphic designers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($40,860) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $42,020 | $35,830 | $26,740 | $68,610 | 1,030 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 San Juan: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in San Juan?
$20.20 an hour on average, and $17.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do graphic designers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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