Graphic Designers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $53,580 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $89,620
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $53,580
    75th
    $67,880
    90th
    $89,620

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Graphic Designers salary is 21% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,850
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,550
    Jacksonville, FL $55,510
    Lawrence, KS $52,410
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $50,750
    Jackson, TN $50,700

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,990
    Coaches and Scouts $46,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,660
    Producers and Directors $59,000
    Editors $58,120
    Interpreters and Translators $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Topeka, KS is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.30 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Topeka, KS is 12.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.