Graphic Designers pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,130 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Battle Creek earn between $47,740 and $67,060.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $67K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,300 | $5,025 | $28.99 |
| Median | $59,040 | $4,920 | $28.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,060 | $5,588 | $32.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Battle Creek earn about the same as the Michigan average ($60,250) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $60,300 | $59,040 | $38,980 | $90,130 | 40 |
| Michigan | $60,250 | $57,350 | $38,770 | $86,320 | 6,070 |
| 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 Battle Creek
On the average salary of $60,300, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $47,770 a year, or $3,981 a month and $1,837 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $60,300 buys what about $66,600 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 5th of 13 Michigan metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($64,630).
- Jackson$64,630
- Detroit$63,800
- Ann Arbor$61,640
- Niles$60,590
- Battle Creek$60,300
- Lansing$59,870
- Grand Rapids$59,770
- Kalamazoo$59,550
- Muskegon$54,810
- Traverse City$54,340
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 Battle Creek: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Battle Creek?
$28.99 an hour on average, and $28.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $47,770 a year ($3,981 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,300. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do graphic designers earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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