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Will AI replace graphic designers?AI replacement risk 63% and how the work is changing

United States Design Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,960
25th–75th pct. $49,040–$81,830
Top pay (est.)
$136,400
Top 10% $104,910
Pay in 5 years
$70,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$79,200est.
$68,100–$92,000
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.7%
16K openings / yr

Will AI replace Graphic Designers? AI replacement risk

63%
High
Ranked #678 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Graphic Designers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.9
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Active Learning
3.2
Active Listening
3.2
Coordination
3.1
Negotiation
3.1
Persuasion
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
5.8
Fine Arts
5.7
Computers and Electronics
5.0
Communications and Media
4.4
Sales and Marketing
4.2
English Language
4.0
Administrative
3.9
Customer and Personal Service
3.9

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting Information

Important abilities

Near VisionOriginalityFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisual Color Discrimination

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
65%
High school diploma
15%
Master's degree
10%
Associate's degree
5%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
21%
Up to 1 month
21%
1–2 years
16%
2–4 years
16%
6–12 months
11%
3–6 months
11%
1–3 months
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
30%
Over 10 years
15%
1–2 years
15%
4–6 years
10%
3–6 months
10%
Up to 1 month
5%
6–12 months
5%
6–8 years
5%
8–10 years
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.