How much does a graphic designer make in Kentucky?
$52,960a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in Kentucky. That is $25.46 an hour or $4,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.46
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,620Median: $52,960Highest 10%: $81,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,620 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| 75th | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| 90th | $81,690 | $39.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,880 |
| Louisville, KY | $57,340 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $48,540 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,520 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $47,650 |
| Owensboro, KY | $44,950 |
| Huntington, WV | $39,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for graphic designers.
| 39. Indiana | $55,480 |
| 40. Kansas | $53,630 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $53,630 |
| 42. Kentucky | $52,960 |
| 43. Alabama | $51,070 |
| 44. Idaho | $50,350 |
| 45. Iowa | $50,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $25.46 ($52,960 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $52,960 against $62,960 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for graphic designer pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays graphic designers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $62,260 a year.
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.