Graphic Designers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $55,100 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $81,720
Employed locally 480
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $43,200
    50th (median)
    $55,100
    75th
    $70,570
    90th
    $81,720

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Graphic Designers salary is 19% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $55,780
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,520
    Oklahoma $50,310
    Oklahoma City, OK $50,080
    Roanoke, VA $49,860
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,590

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,220
    Public Relations Specialists $60,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,950
    Producers and Directors $52,550
    Interior Designers $61,940
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $60,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Tulsa, OK is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Tulsa, OK is 10.1% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,200.