Graphic Designers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $45,960 -25% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $71,930
Employed locally 420
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $56,210
    90th
    $71,930

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Graphic Designers salary is 30% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $61,800
    Producers and Directors $47,090
    Interior Designers $49,050
    Editors $47,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Little Rock, AR is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.09 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Little Rock, AR is 25% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.