Graphic Designers pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for graphic designers is $23.99 an hour ($49,910 a year). About 1,750 people work in this job there.

$23.99Median hourly pay
$42,640–$62,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,750People in this job in Louisiana

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). Louisiana ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for graphic designers in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.26$35,910
25% of workers$20.50$42,640
Half of workers (median)$23.99$49,910
75% of workers$30.08$62,570
90% of workers$36.69$76,300

Graphic Designers pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New Orleans-Metairie$51,710560
Shreveport-Bossier City$51,080140
Baton Rouge$51,020420
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington$47,340100
Lafayette$47,310210
Lake Charles$45,61070
Monroe$45,340100

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for graphic designers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Software Developers$102,800
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,860

Other job titles for this job

Concept ArtistDesignerMultimedia SpecialistArtistCommercial ArtistProduction ArtistTechnical IllustratorCreative DesignerGraphic ArtistGraphics SpecialistMultimedia DesignerStudio Designer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.