Jordan Lee, MFA, MFA

Career Analyst & Founder

About Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee has 10 years of experience in graphic design. They specialize in branding and visual identity. Their work includes freelance projects for small businesses.

Jordan Lee founded Graphic Designer Pay to provide every graphic designer with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.

In 2026, Graphic Designer Pay continues to be the go-to resource for graphic designer salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.

Areas of Expertise

Salary Benchmarking

Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.

Career Strategy

Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for graphic designers.

Labor Market Analysis

Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting graphic designer compensation nationwide.

Clinical Practice

Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.

Credentials & Education

Featured Research

Graphic Designer Salary (2026): National OverviewComprehensive analysis of median salaries, hourly rates, and percentile breakdowns nationwide.Highest Paying States for Graphic DesignersState-by-state ranking with cost-of-living adjusted analysis.Entry Level Graphic Designer Salary GuideStarting pay, growth projections, and strategies for new graduates.Graphic Designer Hourly Pay AnalysisHourly rates, part-time income calculations, and role comparisons.

Contact Jordan Lee

For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]

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