How much does a graphic designer make in Milwaukee?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,160Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $87,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $75,480 | $36.29 | |
| 90th | $87,270 | $41.96 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Kenosha, WI | $66,810 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,610 |
| Madison, WI | $63,970 |
| 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 |
| La Crosse, WI | $56,630 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,230 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,230 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $53,440 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $61,780 against $62,960 nationally, 2% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,900, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for graphic designer pay?
82 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,270 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.