Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,890 | $64,771 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.35 | $31.14 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,137.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Montana is $56,890, or about $27.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Montana is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 610 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,890, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 317 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 48% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Technical Writers at $75,070, Art Directors at $73,850, Commercial and Industrial Designers at $72,990 — all figures are median annual wages for Montana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Montana 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 100.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 317 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 48% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Montana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | $75,070 | $160 |
| Art Directors | $73,850 | $100 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $72,990 | $60 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,780 | $1,760 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $62,730 | $50 |
| Interior Designers | $61,770 | $290 |
Montana 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 100.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 604 occupations in Montana.