Graphic Designers Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $48,270 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $24,130
90th percentile $84,080
Employed locally 70
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,130
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $65,280
    90th
    $84,080

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Graphic Designers salary is 25% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,850
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,550
    Jacksonville, FL $55,510
    Topeka, KS $53,580
    Lawrence, KS $52,410
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $50,750

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Manhattan, KS is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.78 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Manhattan, KS is 21.3% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $24,130 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.