Graphic Designers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $44,190 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $32,440
90th percentile $71,050
Employed locally 320
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,440
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $52,240
    90th
    $71,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Modesto, CA $70,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $66,290
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Vermont $62,180
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,180

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,400
    Coaches and Scouts $43,370
    Producers and Directors $36,470
    Floral Designers $28,690
    Interior Designers $48,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Springfield, MO is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Springfield, MO is 27.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,440 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.