How much does a designer make in Minneapolis?
$73,290a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.24
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,170Median: $73,290Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $73,290 | $35.24 | |
| 75th | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.76 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $35.24 ($73,290 a year).
Do designers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $73,290 against $64,950 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for designer pay?
9 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.