Graphic Designers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $36,930 -39.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $57,440
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,260
    50th (median)
    $36,930
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $57,440

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 61% Median Graphic Designers salary is 39% 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
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,240
    Coaches and Scouts$36,860
    Public Relations Specialists$62,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bay City, MI is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bay City, MI is 39.8% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,260.