Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,220 | $64,771 | -29% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.22 | $31.14 | -29% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $53,188.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Arkansas is $46,220, or about $22.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Arkansas is -29% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,390 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $46,220, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 377 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 44% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Commercial and Industrial Designers at $92,540, Art Directors at $71,930, Interior Designers at $69,990 — all figures are median annual wages for Arkansas.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 377 of the 673 occupations reported in Arkansas — higher than 44% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arkansas | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $92,540 | $230 |
| Art Directors | $71,930 | $240 |
| Interior Designers | $69,990 | $740 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,000 | $980 |
| Technical Writers | $61,180 | $150 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $59,180 | $130 |
Arkansas levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 673 occupations in Arkansas.