Graphic Designer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median graphic designer in the Milwaukee area earns $61,780 a year ($29.70 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 3% above the Wisconsin median ($59,900). Half of the 1,200 graphic designers there earn between $49,140 and $75,480.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,160 | $42,680 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $49,140 | $48,390 | $49,040 |
| Median | $61,780 | $59,900 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $75,480 | $73,360 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $87,270 | $85,050 | $104,910 |
| Average | $64,080 | $62,410 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 1,200 | 4,130 | 197,830 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 30th 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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- 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
- Portland, OR: $75,650
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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.