Graphic Designers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $53,720 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.83
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $68,030
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $46,330
    50th (median)
    $53,720
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $68,030

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Graphic Designers salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Maryland $66,290
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,850

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,790
    Coaches and Scouts $34,370
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,760
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $68,550
    Producers and Directors $48,290
    Interior Designers $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bismarck, ND is $25.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bismarck, ND is 12.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,330.