U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2007

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.

Number in U.S.: 201,080
Mean Hourly Wage: $21.80
Mean Annual Wage: $45,340

Top Employment Industries: Specialized design service, Advertising and related services, Newspaper, book and directory publishers), Printing and related support activities, and Other miscellaneous manufacturing.

Top Paying Industries: Federal executive branch ($67,960), Pulp, paper and mills ($64,400), Motion picture and video industries ($62,070), Commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing ($59,650), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services ($59,620).

States with highest pay: New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, Nevada, Connecticut.

Source: http://www.bls.gov/