Graphic Designers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $52,390 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $74,230
Employed locally 230
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $52,390
    75th
    $62,640
    90th
    $74,230

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    California $76,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    Virginia $70,060

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,530
    Public Relations Specialists $59,270
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280
    Editors $61,390
    Technical Writers $61,450
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 14.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.