Graphic Designers Salary in Montana

Graphic designers in Montana earn the most in Helena (average $67,370 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($57,510), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graphic designers average at $61,670 and the median at $56,890 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,560.

Graphic Designers average salary by city in Montana

Helena$67,370
Missoula$65,370
Bozeman$64,480
Billings$59,760
Great Falls$57,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Helena	$67,370	$63,690	$52,010	$53,779	96
Missoula	$65,370	$61,930	$49,080	$52,372	96
Bozeman	$64,480	$58,200	$48,410	$51,707	103
Billings	$59,760	$57,050	$42,470	$48,145	94
Great Falls	$57,510	$49,150	$44,470	$46,443	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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