Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,910 | $64,771 | -23% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.00 | $31.14 | -23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $56,587.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $55,412 | $36,800 | $73,600 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Louisiana is $49,910, or about $24.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Louisiana is -23% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Louisiana typically earn from $36,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,750 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $49,910, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 368 of the 679 occupations reported in Louisiana — higher than 46% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Commercial and Industrial Designers at $98,040, Writers and Authors at $89,520, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $86,260 — all figures are median annual wages for Louisiana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Louisiana 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 92.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 368 of the 679 occupations reported in Louisiana — higher than 46% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Louisiana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $98,040 | $130 |
| Writers and Authors | $89,520 | $480 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $86,260 | $190 |
| Art Directors | $83,640 | $160 |
| Film and Video Editors | $66,870 | $80 |
| Lighting Technicians | $66,840 | $40 |
Louisiana 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 92.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 679 occupations in Louisiana.