Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,700 | $64,771 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.26 | $31.14 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,930.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $58,423 | $38,800 | $77,600 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Nebraska is $56,700, or about $27.26 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Nebraska is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Nebraska typically earn from $38,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,670 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,700, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 353 of the 662 occupations reported in Nebraska — higher than 47% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $92,080, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners at $76,480, Set and Exhibit Designers at $73,980 — all figures are median annual wages for Nebraska.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Nebraska 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 90.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 353 of the 662 occupations reported in Nebraska — higher than 47% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Nebraska | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $92,080 | $90 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,480 | $60 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $73,980 | $50 |
| Art Directors | $73,270 | $140 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $71,570 | $90 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,470 | $240 |
Nebraska 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 90.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 662 occupations in Nebraska.