SOC 27-1024 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Graphic Designers — Niles
Niles, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Graphic Designers in Niles, MI is $58,420 per year, close to the national median of $62,960 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Graphic Designers in Niles, MI is $58,420 per year, close to the national median of $62,960 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,510 and $72,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,690 and the ninetieth at $87,970.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $60,210. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 107th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $45,510 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,420 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $72,600 | +15.3% |
| 90th | $87,970 | +39.7% |
| Mean | $60,590 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $60,210 | 2,710 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $60,010 | 50 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $59,990 | 320 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $59,040 | 40 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $57,870 | 730 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $57,820 | 150 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $55,020 | 280 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $49,940 | 90 | |
| 9 | Flint | $49,410 | 110 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $48,500 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Niles run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,420 goes as far as $60,728 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,728US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,420 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,690 to $87,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $60,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Graphic Designers in Niles, MI?
The median annual wage is $58,420, or $28.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,960, so pay in Niles, MI is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Niles, MI earns more than $87,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $60,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Niles, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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