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How much does a graphic designer make in Topeka?

$55,630a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.

Hourly
$26.75
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
187 of 346
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $102,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,310$17.46
25th$45,350$21.80
Median$55,630$26.75
75th$67,000$32.21
90th$102,500$49.30

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Kansas City, MO$59,990
Lawrence, KS$54,290
Wichita, KS$52,570
Manhattan, KS$49,800
St. Joseph, MO$49,690
Joplin, MO$49,440
Graphic Designer salary in Kansas Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Editor$63,560
Public Relations Specialist$62,410
Writer and Author$51,610
Interpreter and Translator$50,250
Coach and Scout$47,960
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,560
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).

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

No: $55,630 against $62,960 nationally, 12% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $53,630, so Topeka pays 4% more.

Where does Topeka rank for graphic designer pay?

187 of 346 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,500 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.