Graphic Designers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,890 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Minneapolis earn between $57,270 and $81,800.
- $47K10th
- $57K25th
- $66KMedian
- $82K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,700 | $6,058 | $34.95 |
| Median | $65,610 | $5,468 | $31.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,270 | $4,772 | $27.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,800 | $6,817 | $39.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($68,280) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $72,700 | $65,610 | $46,900 | $101,890 | 3,690 |
| Minnesota | $68,280 | $63,860 | $42,690 | $96,960 | 5,570 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $72,700, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $56,554 a year, or $4,713 a month and $2,175 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $57,167 | $4,764 |
| Working in MN | $56,554 | $4,713 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $72,700 buys what about $69,356 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$34.95 an hour on average, and $31.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $56,554 a year ($4,713 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,700. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do graphic designers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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