Graphic Designers Salary in Saginaw, MI

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

Median annual salary $43,100 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $73,410
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $32,660
    50th (median)
    $43,100
    75th
    $58,220
    90th
    $73,410

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Graphic Designers salary is 26% 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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,060
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    Public Relations Specialists$59,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Saginaw, MI is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Saginaw, MI is 29.7% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,660.