Graphic Designers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $56,350 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $83,720
Employed locally 1,620
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $56,350
    75th
    $70,640
    90th
    $83,720

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,060
    Coaches and Scouts$41,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,230
    Producers and Directors$66,520
    Interior Designers$58,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Graphic Designers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 8.1% 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. Louis?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.