Graphic Designers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $60,100 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $78,400
Employed locally 330
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $60,100
    75th
    $67,490
    90th
    $78,400

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 85% Median Graphic Designers salary is 15% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,990
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $58,840
    Battle Creek, MI $58,640
    Minnesota $58,590

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$65,320
    Coaches and Scouts$48,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,740
    Producers and Directors$62,560
    Editors$62,500
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Lansing, MI is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.57 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Lansing, MI is 2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.