Graphic Designers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $50,790 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $65,520
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $65,520

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Washington $76,010
    Virginia $70,060
    Salinas, CA $66,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $63,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,930
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,380
    Coaches and Scouts $31,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Michigan City, IN is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.97 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Michigan City, IN is 17.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.