Graphic Designers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Graphic Designers *
U S |
$19.56 | $25.26 | $37.21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.56 | $29.94 | $32.88 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.89 | $23.84 | $29.59 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$17.27 | $22.16 | $28.01 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.73 | $22.98 | $27.98 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.96 | $24.16 | $30.75 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.37 | $23.24 | $27.99 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.21 | $30.52 | $38.05 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 4,950 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Graphic Designers most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 5,770 new Graphic Designers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 254,100 | 261,400 | 7,300 | 2.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6,462 | 6,430 | -32 | -0.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 465 | 456 | -9 | -1.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 231 | 218 | -13 | -5.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 383 | 373 | -10 | -2.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 368 | 364 | -4 | -1.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 334 | 322 | -12 | -3.6% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,840 | 4,839 | -1 | 0% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.