Graphic Designer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median graphic designer in the Detroit area earns $60,210 a year ($28.95 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 5% above the Michigan median ($57,350). Half of the 2,710 graphic designers there earn between $48,710 and $75,560.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,610 | $38,770 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $48,710 | $46,370 | $49,040 |
| Median | $60,210 | $57,350 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $75,560 | $70,400 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $91,390 | $86,320 | $104,910 |
| Average | $63,800 | $60,250 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 2,710 | 6,070 | 197,830 |
Detroit, MI ranks 35th for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $57,870
- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.