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How much does a graphic designer make in Lexington?

$58,880a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,907 a month.

Hourly
$28.31
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
123 of 346
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $58,880Highest 10%: $88,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,140$18.82
25th$47,120$22.65
Median$58,880$28.31
75th$67,450$32.43
90th$88,410$42.50

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Cincinnati, OH$62,260
Louisville, KY$57,340
Clarksville, TN$48,520
Bowling Green, KY$47,650
Owensboro, KY$44,950
Huntington, WV$39,420
Graphic Designer salary in Kentucky Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial and Industrial Designer$81,740
Art Director$73,960
Technical Writer$68,900
Interpreter and Translator$66,320
Public Relations Specialist$62,380
Editor$60,830
Interior Designer$60,200
Producer and Director$55,460
Audio and Video Technician$52,950
Writer and Author$51,170
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Lexington?

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $28.31 ($58,880 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Lexington than the national average?

No: $58,880 against $62,960 nationally, 6% less.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $52,960, so Lexington pays 11% more.

Where does Lexington rank for graphic designer pay?

123 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Lexington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,410 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.