Graphic Designers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $52,730 -14% vs national
Median hourly $25.35
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $83,120
Employed locally 100
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $40,890
    50th (median)
    $52,730
    75th
    $66,200
    90th
    $83,120

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 83% Median Graphic Designers salary is 17% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,990
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $58,840
    Battle Creek, MI $58,640

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    Coaches and Scouts $46,270
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Niles, MI is $25.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.30 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Niles, MI is 14% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,890.