Graphic Designers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,780 -9% vs national
Median hourly $26.82
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $84,300
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $42,720
    50th (median)
    $55,780
    75th
    $67,290
    90th
    $84,300

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,820
    Public Relations Specialists $61,940
    Editors $47,650
    Interpreters and Translators $57,100
    Floral Designers $33,480
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $39,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Western Wisconsin is $26.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.36 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Western Wisconsin is 9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,720.