Graphic Designers Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $50,780 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 150
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $76,080

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Graphic Designers salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Rochester, MN $54,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $51,980
    St. Cloud, MN $50,540
    Mankato, MN $48,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,060

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Duluth?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Duluth, MN-WI is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.47 or more per hour.

    Is Duluth above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 17.2% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.