Graphic Designers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,600 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $30,940
90th percentile $63,250
Employed locally 300
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,940
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $50,620
    90th
    $63,250

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,850
    Public Relations Specialists $50,510
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    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $33,870
    Editors $40,750
    Interpreters and Translators $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Kansas is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.55 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Kansas is 32.1% 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?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,940 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.