Graphic Designers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,850 -39.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $28,840
90th percentile $59,430
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

Compare Graphic Designers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how East Kentucky stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Graphic Designers
in
East Kentucky
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,840
    25th
    $31,100
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $59,430

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,490
    Coaches and Scouts $36,390
    Public Relations Specialists $48,280
    Floral Designers $29,460
    Producers and Directors $39,150
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $29,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in East Kentucky is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in East Kentucky is 39.9% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,840 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,100.