Graphic Designers Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $53,430 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $81,100
Employed locally 790
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $64,510
    90th
    $81,100

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Graphic Designers salary is 26% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,690
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $51,410
    Rocky Mount, NC $51,300
    Kentucky $50,330
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,520
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,840

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,030
    Public Relations Specialists$58,020
    Producers and Directors$57,340
    Interpreters and Translators$47,140
    Interior Designers$51,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.70 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 12.8% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.