Graphic Designers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $63,270 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $108,480
Employed locally 2,200
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $108,480
    90th
    $108,480

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Graphic Designers salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Washington $76,010
    Virginia $70,060
    Salinas, CA $66,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    Lexington Park, MD $63,130

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,560
    Public Relations Specialists $62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,110
    Producers and Directors $49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,520
    Technical Writers $82,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Indianapolis, IN is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.20 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.2% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.