Graphic Designers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Graphic Designers in Iowa earn a median salary of $48,278 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $61,300. An estimated 2,250 graphic designers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $42,990 to $56,640 depending on location.
$48,278
Avg median salary in Iowa
$56,640
Highest paying metro
$42,990
Lowest paying metro
2,250
Employed in Iowa
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Graphic Designers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $56,640 | $44,870 | $61,060 | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,390 | $43,820 | $62,640 | 230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $51,100 | $43,020 | $62,400 | 850 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,590 | $42,030 | $60,510 | 100 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $49,350 | $39,720 | $60,640 | 160 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,070 | $39,850 | $59,120 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,890 | $43,220 | $61,540 | 110 |
| Southeast Iowa | $45,850 | $39,360 | $59,900 | 200 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,840 | $38,480 | $59,540 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $45,350 | $37,880 | $52,570 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $43,280 | $36,510 | $50,260 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa | $42,990 | $35,460 | $50,520 | 140 |