Graphic Designers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $47,490 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $70,740
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $70,740

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $53,430
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $51,410
    Rocky Mount, NC $51,300
    Kentucky $50,330
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,520

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,920
    Coaches and Scouts $32,480
    Public Relations Specialists $46,720
    Producers and Directors $46,380
    Audio and Video Technicians $32,440
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $29,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bowling Green, KY is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 22.5% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.