Graphic Designers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $36,150 -41% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 30
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $33,480
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $50,740
    90th
    $110,140

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,530
    Morgantown, WV $37,460
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,580

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Parkersburg, WV is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 41% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,480.