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Graphic Designer Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$30.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,672/year ($4,223/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 14th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,570 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $63,860 a year — though pay ranges from $42,690 for newcomers to $96,960 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,570 Graphic Designer jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Graphic Designer salary of $63,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,672 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,483 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,885 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,819 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,672 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,223 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Minnesota?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Minnesota is $63,860 per year ($30.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,570 and $78,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $63,860, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $50,672 per year ($4,223 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 5,570 Graphic Designer jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.