How much does a graphic designer make in Minnesota?
$63,860a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in Minnesota. That is $30.70 an hour or $5,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.70
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,690Median: $63,860Highest 10%: $96,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| Median | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 75th | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| 90th | $96,960 | $46.62 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,610 |
| Rochester, MN | $61,240 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $58,340 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $56,630 |
| Fargo, ND | $55,910 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $55,110 |
| Mankato, MN | $54,150 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for graphic designers.
| 11. Colorado | $66,330 |
| 12. Oregon | $66,040 |
| 13. Vermont | $65,690 |
| 14. Minnesota | $63,860 |
| 15. Nevada | $62,890 |
| 16. Alaska | $62,570 |
| 17. Illinois | $62,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.70 ($63,860 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $63,860 against $62,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for graphic designer pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays graphic designers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $65,610 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.