Graphic Designers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,850 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $74,000
Employed locally 200
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $39,360
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $74,000

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,380
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,390
    Public Relations Specialists$48,590
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$74,960
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$37,900
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$26,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Southeast Iowa is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,360.