Graphic Designers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $57,460 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $96,910
Employed locally 260
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $78,330
    90th
    $96,910

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Graphic Designers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,990
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $58,840
    Battle Creek, MI $58,640

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,610
    Coaches and Scouts $50,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,480
    Editors $61,100
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $32,900
    Writers and Authors $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Ann Arbor, MI is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 6.3% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.