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How much does a graphic designer make in Wausau?

$55,230a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,603 a month.

Hourly
$26.55
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
193 of 346
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,110Median: $55,230Highest 10%: $77,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,110$17.36
25th$44,610$21.45
Median$55,230$26.55
75th$65,860$31.66
90th$77,550$37.28

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
La Crosse, WI$56,630
Eau Claire, WI$56,230
Sheboygan, WI$53,440
Graphic Designer salary in Wisconsin Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Wausau

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Relations Specialist$62,510
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$45,110
Coach and Scout$31,010
Salaries for every job in Wausau, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $26.55 ($55,230 a year).

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

No: $55,230 against $62,960 nationally, 12% less.

How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $59,900, so Wausau pays 8% less.

Where does Wausau rank for graphic designer pay?

193 of 346 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,550 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.