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Graphic Designer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,160/year ($3,430/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 46th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 1,750 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $49,910 a year — though pay ranges from $35,910 for newcomers to $76,300 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,750 Graphic Designer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Graphic Designer salary of $49,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,160 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,809 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,818 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,122 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,160 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,430 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Louisiana?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Louisiana is $49,910 per year ($23.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,640 and $62,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $49,910, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $41,160 per year ($3,430 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,750 Graphic Designer jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.