Graphic Designers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $56,600 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 50
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $56,600
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $75,300

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,880
    Kenosha, WI $62,840
    Madison, WI $62,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,830
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,640
    Public Relations Specialists$59,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Janesville, WI is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.91 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Janesville, WI is 7.7% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.