Graphic Designers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $50,080 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $72,760
Employed locally 900
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $35,530
    50th (median)
    $50,080
    75th
    $61,390
    90th
    $72,760

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Graphic Designers salary is 29% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $55,780
    Tulsa, OK $55,100
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,520
    Oklahoma $50,310
    Roanoke, VA $49,860
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,590

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,750
    Public Relations Specialists $61,160
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,850
    Producers and Directors $51,180
    Technical Writers $71,990
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma City, OK is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 18.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,530.