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Graphic Designer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$27.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,862/year ($3,822/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 37th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,670 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $56,700 a year — though pay ranges from $37,440 for newcomers to $78,840 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,670 Graphic Designer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Graphic Designer salary of $56,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,862 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $56,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,624 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,338 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,876 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,862 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Nebraska?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Nebraska is $56,700 per year ($27.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,400 and $65,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $56,700, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $45,862 per year ($3,822 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,670 Graphic Designer jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.