Graphic Designers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $48,640 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $77,230
Employed locally 110
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $77,230

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Graphic Designers salary is 30% 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
    Modesto, CA $70,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $66,290
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Vermont $62,180
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,180

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $54,830
    Coaches and Scouts $40,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,050
    Producers and Directors $51,090
    Editors $58,740
    Interior Designers $64,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Columbia, MO is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.04 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Columbia, MO is 20.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.