Graphic Designers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for graphic designers is $27.57 an hour ($57,350 a year). About 6,070 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). Michigan ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| 25% of workers | $22.29 | $46,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| 75% of workers | $33.85 | $70,400 |
| 90% of workers | $41.50 | $86,320 |
Graphic Designers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $60,210 | 2,710 |
| Jackson | $60,010 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $59,990 | 320 |
| Battle Creek | $59,040 | 40 |
| Niles | $58,420 | 90 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $57,870 | 730 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $57,820 | 150 |
| Ann Arbor | $55,020 | 280 |
| Traverse City | $49,940 | 90 |
| Flint | $49,410 | 110 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $48,500 | 50 |
| Saginaw | $47,480 | 80 |
| Midland | $46,330 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $125,570 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $102,160 |
| Interior Designers | $59,340 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $81,010 |
| Art Directors | $86,660 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,710 |
| Floral Designers | $35,890 |
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