Graphic Designers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,020 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Duluth earn between $42,800 and $66,420.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $58KMedian
- $66K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,040 | $4,753 | $27.42 |
| Median | $57,960 | $4,830 | $27.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,800 | $3,567 | $20.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,420 | $5,535 | $31.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Duluth earn 16% less than the Minnesota average ($68,280) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $57,040 | $57,960 | $36,090 | $80,020 | 130 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $57,040, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $45,656 a year, or $3,805 a month and $1,756 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Duluth, 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 | $46,088 | $3,841 |
| Working in MN | $45,656 | $3,805 |
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 Duluth a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $57,040 buys what about $64,257 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($72,700).
- Minneapolis$72,700
- Rochester$64,670
- Mankato$59,250
- St. Cloud$58,600
- Duluth$57,040
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 Duluth: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Duluth?
$27.42 an hour on average, and $27.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $45,656 a year ($3,805 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,040. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do graphic designers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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