Graphic Designers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $47,890 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $78,570
Employed locally 110
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $61,540
    90th
    $78,570

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    California $76,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    Virginia $70,060

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $66,410
    Coaches and Scouts $54,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,150
    Technical Writers $66,370
    Interior Designers $57,790
    Writers and Authors $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Iowa City, IA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Iowa City, IA is 21.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.