Graphic Designers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $47,910 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $71,800
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $42,590
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $71,800

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Graphic Designers salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Modesto, CA $70,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $66,290
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Vermont $62,180
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,180

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $57,180
    Coaches and Scouts $45,690
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,320
    Floral Designers $27,670
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,400
    Editors $57,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Jefferson City, MO is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 21.8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,590.