Graphic Designers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $58,840 -4% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $88,000
Employed locally 2,430
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $73,050
    90th
    $88,000

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Graphic Designers salary is 22% 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
    Battle Creek, MI $58,640
    Minnesota $58,590

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Coaches and Scouts $45,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $101,090
    Producers and Directors $65,050
    Interior Designers $62,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Detroit, MI is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.94 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Detroit, MI is 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.