Graphic Designer Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median graphic designer in the Grand Rapids area earns $57,870 a year ($27.82 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 1% above the Michigan median ($57,350). Half of the 730 graphic designers there earn between $46,860 and $69,600.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,990 | $38,770 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $46,860 | $46,370 | $49,040 |
| Median | $57,870 | $57,350 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $69,600 | $70,400 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $84,230 | $86,320 | $104,910 |
| Average | $59,770 | $60,250 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 730 | 6,070 | 197,830 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 45th 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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- Detroit, MI: $60,210
- 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.