Graphic Designers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,370 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $77,650
Employed locally 130
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $63,240
    90th
    $77,650

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,370
    Public Relations Specialists$60,440
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$47,030
    Interior Designers$59,500
    Technical Writers$65,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Southern Indiana is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Southern Indiana is 19.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.