Graphic Designers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $48,990 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $71,830
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $60,550
    90th
    $71,830

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Graphic Designers salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Rochester, MN $54,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $51,980
    Duluth, MN-WI $50,780
    St. Cloud, MN $50,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,060

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,690
    Public Relations Specialists $57,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,990
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $39,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Mankato, MN is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.53 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Mankato, MN is 20.1% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.