Graphic Designers pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,490 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Baton Rouge earn between $45,650 and $61,270.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $51KMedian
- $61K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,530 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
| Median | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,270 | $5,106 | $29.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($54,850) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $55,530 | $51,020 | $38,480 | $74,490 | 420 |
| Louisiana | $54,850 | $49,910 | $35,910 | $76,300 | 1,750 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $55,530, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $45,519 a year, or $3,793 a month and $1,751 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $55,530 buys what about $61,170 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($58,650).
- New Orleans$58,650
- Baton Rouge$55,530
- Shreveport$54,290
- Monroe$53,420
- Slidell$53,140
- Lafayette$49,790
- Lake Charles$49,660
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$26.70 an hour on average, and $24.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $45,519 a year ($3,793 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,530.
Do graphic designers earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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