Graphic Designers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $58,030 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.90
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $78,420
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $58,030
    75th
    $68,090
    90th
    $78,420

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,880
    Kenosha, WI $62,840
    Madison, WI $62,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,840
    Coaches and Scouts $41,010
    Public Relations Specialists $62,230
    Producers and Directors $46,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Wausau, WI is $27.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Wausau, WI is 5.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.