Graphic Designers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $48,030 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $33,410
90th percentile $78,200
Employed locally 70
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,410
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $63,420
    90th
    $78,200

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Graphic Designers salary is 20% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,180
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,080
    Public Relations Specialists $49,660
    Floral Designers $29,980
    Producers and Directors $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Joplin, MO-KS is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 21.6% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,410 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.