Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,470 | $64,771 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.15 | $31.14 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $63,449.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in North Dakota is $56,470, or about $27.15 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. North Dakota is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 460 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,470, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 336 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 40% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $83,170, Technical Writers at $72,990, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners at $70,540 — all figures are median annual wages for North Dakota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Dakota 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 94.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 336 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 40% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Dakota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $83,170 | $30 |
| Technical Writers | $72,990 | $70 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $70,540 | $60 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $70,280 | $640 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $64,470 | — |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $63,920 | $180 |
North Dakota 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 94.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 556 occupations in North Dakota.