Graphic Designers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $56,550 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $94,500
Employed locally 1,810
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $56,550
    75th
    $71,980
    90th
    $94,500

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Graphic Designers salary is 31% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $66,110
    Coaches and Scouts $41,600
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,730
    Interior Designers $61,060
    Producers and Directors $62,720
    Editors $59,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Kansas City, MO-KS 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.