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Graphic Designer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,424/year ($4,035/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 27th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,130 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $59,900 a year — though pay ranges from $42,680 for newcomers to $85,050 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,130 Graphic Designer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Graphic Designer salary of $59,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,424 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,008 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,582 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,424 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,035 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Wisconsin is $59,900 per year ($28.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,390 and $73,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $59,900, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $48,424 per year ($4,035 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 Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,130 Graphic Designer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.