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Graphic Designer Salary in Montana (2026)
$27.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,974/year ($3,831/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 34th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 610 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $56,890 a year — though pay ranges from $37,790 for newcomers to $104,780 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Graphic Designer jobs in Montana (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Graphic Designer salary of $56,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,974 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $56,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,647 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,352 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,917 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,974 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Montana?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Montana is $56,890 per year ($27.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,640 and $70,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $56,890, a single filer in Montana takes home about $45,974 per year ($3,831 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 610 Graphic Designer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.