Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $50,350 | $64,771 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.21 | $31.14 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,723.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Idaho is $50,350, or about $24.21 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Idaho is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 920 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $50,350, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 373 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 40% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Commercial and Industrial Designers at $80,730, Art Directors at $80,680, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners at $69,330 — all figures are median annual wages for Idaho.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Idaho 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 373 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 40% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Idaho | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,730 | $180 |
| Art Directors | $80,680 | — |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $69,330 | $40 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,130 | $300 |
| Producers and Directors | $61,150 | $380 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $61,110 | $1,220 |
Idaho 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 617 occupations in Idaho.