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How much does a graphic designer make in La Crosse?

$56,630a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $27.23 an hour or $4,719 a month.

Hourly
$27.23
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
171 of 346
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,410Median: $56,630Highest 10%: $78,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,410$19.91
25th$46,550$22.38
Median$56,630$27.23
75th$67,130$32.27
90th$78,640$37.81

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Kenosha, WI$66,810
Minneapolis, MN$65,610
Madison, WI$63,970
Milwaukee, WI$61,780
Janesville, WI$60,700
Racine, WI$59,990
Appleton, WI$59,980
Green Bay, WI$59,260
Oshkosh, WI$58,670
Duluth, MN$57,960
Eau Claire, WI$56,230
Wausau, WI$55,230
Sheboygan, WI$53,440
Graphic Designer salary in Wisconsin Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Relations Specialist$64,130
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,580
Coach and Scout$41,370
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in La Crosse?

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $27.23 ($56,630 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in La Crosse than the national average?

No: $56,630 against $62,960 nationally, 10% less.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,900, so La Crosse pays 5% less.

Where does La Crosse rank for graphic designer pay?

171 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in La Crosse?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,640 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.