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Graphic Designer Salary in Missouri (2026)
$27.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,049/year ($3,837/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 35th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 4,500 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $56,750 a year — though pay ranges from $36,950 for newcomers to $83,270 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,500 Graphic Designer jobs in Missouri (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Graphic Designer salary of $56,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,049 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $56,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,630 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,341 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,730 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,049 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,837 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Missouri?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Missouri is $56,750 per year ($27.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,420 and $70,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $56,750, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $46,049 per year ($3,837 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,500 Graphic Designer jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.