Graphic Designers Salary in Minnesota

Graphic designers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $72,700 a year) and the least in Duluth ($57,040), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graphic designers average at $68,280 and the median at $63,860 for 5,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,560.

Graphic Designers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$72,700
Rochester$64,670
Mankato$59,250
St. Cloud$58,600
Duluth$57,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$72,700	$65,610	$57,270	$56,554	105
Rochester	$64,670	$61,240	$50,220	$51,268	91
Mankato	$59,250	$54,150	$45,800	$47,282	91
St. Cloud	$58,600	$58,340	$48,100	$46,804	88
Duluth	$57,040	$57,960	$42,800	$45,656	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Graphic Designers salary in other states

Graphic Designers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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