Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,860 | $64,771 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.70 | $31.14 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,767.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $66,253 | $44,000 | $88,000 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Minnesota is $63,860, or about $30.70 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Minnesota is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Minnesota typically earn from $44,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,570 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $63,860, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 370 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 49% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $109,700, Commercial and Industrial Designers at $94,370, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners at $83,680 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota 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 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 370 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 49% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $109,700 | $920 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $94,370 | $590 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $83,680 | $320 |
| Technical Writers | $83,270 | $910 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $77,960 | $50 |
| Producers and Directors | $76,360 | $1,390 |
Minnesota 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 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.