Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,750 | $64,771 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.28 | $31.14 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,500.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $57,219 | $38,000 | $76,000 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Missouri is $56,750, or about $27.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Missouri is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Missouri typically earn from $38,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,500 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,750, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 380 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 48% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Athletes and Sports Competitors at $172,700, Art Directors at $100,940, Technical Writers at $80,840 — all figures are median annual wages for Missouri.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Missouri 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 89.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 380 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 48% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Missouri | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $172,700 | $670 |
| Art Directors | $100,940 | $780 |
| Technical Writers | $80,840 | $500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $75,440 | $270 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,500 | $270 |
| Producers and Directors | $66,460 | $1,630 |
Missouri 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 89.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 733 occupations in Missouri.