Graphic Designers pay in Wisconsin
$62,410avg. a year
$30.01 an hour · 4,130 employed
Graphic Designers in Wisconsin earn an average of $62,410 a year. That is $8,150 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560. The best-paying metro area is Kenosha, WI at $73,130.
$59,900Median pay
$30.01Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Wisconsin metro areas
Average pay for graphic designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
170 jobs
Kenosha, WI
$73,130
$35.16 an hour
23,690 jobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
$72,700
$34.95 an hour
3700 jobs
Madison, WI
$66,620
$32.03 an hour
41,200 jobs
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
$64,080
$30.81 an hour
5210 jobs
Appleton, WI
$62,570
$30.08 an hour
650 jobs
Janesville-Beloit, WI
$62,570
$30.08 an hour
790 jobs
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI
$61,930
$29.77 an hour
8240 jobs
Green Bay, WI
$60,880
$29.27 an hour
9280 jobs
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
$60,360
$29.02 an hour
1030 jobs
Fond du Lac, WI
$59,560
$28.64 an hour
11100 jobs
Eau Claire, WI
$59,440
$28.58 an hour
12130 jobs
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
$58,140
$27.95 an hour
13130 jobs
Duluth, MN-WI
$57,040
$27.42 an hour
1460 jobs
Wausau, WI
$56,930
$27.37 an hour
1570 jobs
Sheboygan, WI
$56,840
$27.33 an hour
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Graphic Designers pay in Wisconsin, charted
Pay over time
Wisconsin, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Wisconsin graphic designers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,560 | $33.92 |
| Wisconsin | $62,410 | $30.01 |
| Minnesota | $68,280 | $32.83 |
| Illinois | $66,980 | $32.20 |
| Michigan | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| Iowa | $54,820 | $26.36 |
Related jobs in Wisconsin
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,510
- Public Relations Specialists$73,830
- Coaches and Scouts$56,450
- Interior Designers$70,280
- Art Directors$95,070
- Floral Designers$35,900
Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do graphic designers make in Wisconsin?
The average is $62,410 a year, and the median is $59,900. That is $8,150 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$30.01 an hour on average; the median is $28.80.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Kenosha, WI ($73,130), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($72,700). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Sheboygan, WI ($56,840).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #29 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1024. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national graphic designers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.