Graphic Designers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for graphic designers is $28.80 an hour ($59,900 a year). About 4,130 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). Wisconsin ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.52 | $42,680 |
| 25% of workers | $23.26 | $48,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.80 | $59,900 |
| 75% of workers | $35.27 | $73,360 |
| 90% of workers | $40.89 | $85,050 |
Graphic Designers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $66,810 | 70 |
| Madison | $63,970 | 700 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $61,780 | 1,200 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $60,700 | 50 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $59,990 | 90 |
| Appleton | $59,980 | 210 |
| Green Bay | $59,260 | 240 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $58,670 | 280 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $56,630 | 130 |
| Eau Claire | $56,230 | 100 |
| Wausau | $55,230 | 60 |
| Fond du Lac | $54,460 | 30 |
| Sheboygan | $53,440 | 70 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for graphic designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,510 |
| Interior Designers | $62,740 |
| Floral Designers | $35,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,590 |
| Art Directors | $81,130 |
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