Graphic Designers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $57,900 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $79,010
Employed locally 960
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $66,810
    90th
    $79,010

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 70% Median Graphic Designers salary is 30% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    New York $74,530
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    New Jersey $66,600

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,180
    Public Relations Specialists $60,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,430
    Interior Designers $58,400
    Interpreters and Translators $50,600
    Producers and Directors $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Omaha, NE-IA is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 5.5% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.