Graphic Designers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $45,840 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $78,730
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $59,540
    90th
    $78,730

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 64% Median Graphic Designers salary is 36% 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
    District of Columbia $90,710
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    California $76,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    Virginia $70,060

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,830
    Interpreters and Translators $49,120
    Public Relations Specialists $58,940
    Producers and Directors $42,110
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $76,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 25.2% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.