Graphic Designers (27-1024) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		250
Mean wage		$30.68
Entry wage		$17.05
10th percentile wage		$16.28
50th percentile wage		$27.50
90th percentile wage		$52.43

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	110	42.8%
Information	50	18.4%
Manufacturing	40	16.3%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	40	15.4%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	110	$33.84
Information	50	$26.98
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	40	$23.75
Manufacturing	40	$22.82

Graphic Designers (27-1024)

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Excludes Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.50		$26.21		$1.29
2019	$26.62	+3.3%	$25.37	+3.3%	$1.25
2018	$25.93	+2.7%	$24.71	+2.7%	$1.22
2017	$25.33	+2.4%	$24.14	+2.4%	$1.19
2016	$24.93	+1.6%	$23.76	+1.6%	$1.17
2015	$24.45	+2.0%	$23.31	+2.0%	$1.15
2014	$24.00	+1.9%	$22.87	+1.9%	$1.13
2013	$23.54	+1.9%	$22.43	+1.9%	$1.10
2012	$23.08	+2.0%	$22.00	+2.0%	$1.08
2011	$22.72	+1.6%	$21.66	+1.6%	$1.07
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.50		$21.91		$5.59
2019	$26.62	+3.3%	$21.02	+4.2%	$5.60
2018	$25.93	+2.7%	$20.38	+3.1%	$5.55
2017	$25.33	+2.4%	$19.83	+2.8%	$5.49
2016	$24.93	+1.6%	$19.38	+2.3%	$5.55
2015	$24.45	+2.0%	$18.98	+2.1%	$5.48
2014	$24.00	+1.9%	$18.57	+2.2%	$5.42
2013	$23.54	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	$5.34
2012	$23.08	+2.0%	$17.88	+1.7%	$5.20
2011	$22.72	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	$5.12

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$31.71	610
Northwest	$27.50	250
South Central	$27.49	280
Eastern	$26.66	140

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$25.72	760
Southwest	$31.71	610
South Central	$27.49	280
Northwest	$27.50	250


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