How much does a graphic designer make in Wisconsin?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in Wisconsin. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $85,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 90th | $85,050 | $40.89 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,230 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,460 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $53,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for graphic designers.
| 24. Delaware | $60,130 |
| 25. Ohio | $60,080 |
| 26. Maine | $60,030 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $59,900 |
| 28. Arizona | $58,510 |
| 29. North Carolina | $58,450 |
| 30. Hawaii | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $59,900 against $62,960 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for graphic designer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays graphic designers the most?
Kenosha, WI, with a median of $66,810 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.