Graphic Designers salary
in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Middle 50%
- $57,270–$81,800
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #28 of 136
Graphic Designers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $65,610 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,690 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 3% above the MN statewide median of $63,860. It ranks #28 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,690 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Graphic Designers pay in other MN metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $49,890 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $49,210 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Graphic Designers. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN MINNEAPOLIS
Questions
What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $65,610 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,690 jobs pay between $57,270 and $81,800. The 10th percentile is $46,900 and the 90th is $101,890.
Is Minneapolis a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 3% above the MN statewide median of $63,860. It ranks #28 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Graphic Designers make an hour in Minneapolis?
About $31.54 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $65,610 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.53–$39.33 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.