Graphic Designers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,140 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Bismarck earn between $47,250 and $63,330.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,390 | $4,782 | $27.59 |
| Median | $57,430 | $4,786 | $27.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,250 | $3,938 | $22.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,330 | $5,278 | $30.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($56,160) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $57,390 | $57,430 | $39,260 | $79,140 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $56,160 | $56,470 | $37,610 | $75,700 | 460 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $57,390, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $48,293 a year, or $4,024 a month and $1,857 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $57,390 buys what about $63,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$57,390
- Grand Forks$56,840
- Fargo$56,230
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Bismarck?
$27.59 an hour on average, and $27.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $48,293 a year ($4,024 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,390.
Do graphic designers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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