Graphic Designers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $50,540 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $71,690
Employed locally 170
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $71,690

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 67% Median Graphic Designers salary is 33% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Rochester, MN $54,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $51,980
    Duluth, MN-WI $50,780
    Mankato, MN $48,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $48,060

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,310
    Public Relations Specialists $57,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,990
    Interpreters and Translators $76,500
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $43,270
    Audio and Video Technicians $43,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in St. Cloud, MN is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 17.6% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.