Graphic Designers pay in Michigan
$60,250avg. a year
$28.97 an hour · 6,070 employed
Graphic Designers in Michigan earn an average of $60,250 a year. That is $10,310 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560. The best-paying metro area is Jackson, MI at $64,630.
$57,350Median pay
$28.97Average hourly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#35Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for graphic designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
150 jobs
Jackson, MI
$64,630
$31.07 an hour
22,710 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$63,800
$30.68 an hour
3280 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$61,640
$29.64 an hour
490 jobs
Niles, MI
$60,590
$29.13 an hour
540 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$60,300
$28.99 an hour
6320 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$59,870
$28.79 an hour
7730 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$59,770
$28.74 an hour
8150 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$59,550
$28.63 an hour
9160 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$55,090
$26.49 an hour
1050 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$54,810
$26.35 an hour
1190 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$54,340
$26.13 an hour
12110 jobs
Flint, MI
$54,160
$26.04 an hour
1340 jobs
Midland, MI
$53,660
$25.80 an hour
1480 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$51,880
$24.94 an hour
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Graphic Designers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan graphic designers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,560 | $33.92 |
| Michigan | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| Ohio | $65,130 | $31.31 |
| Wisconsin | $62,410 | $30.01 |
| Indiana | $61,990 | $29.81 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,100
- Interior Designers$62,180
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$98,110
- Public Relations Specialists$73,660
- Art Directors$98,020
- Floral Designers$36,840
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do graphic designers make in Michigan?
The average is $60,250 a year, and the median is $57,350. That is $10,310 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$28.97 an hour on average; the median is $27.57.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Jackson, MI ($64,630), followed by Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($63,800). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Saginaw, MI ($51,880).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #35 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.