Graphic Designers Salary in Nebraska

Graphic designers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $59,220 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($56,360), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graphic designers average at $58,000 and the median at $56,700 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,560.

Graphic Designers average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$59,220
Omaha$58,860
Grand Island$56,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$59,220	$56,510	$47,060	$47,948	92
Omaha	$58,860	$58,020	$47,270	$47,675	92
Grand Island	$56,360	$55,790	$40,100	$45,780	87

*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 Nebraska

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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