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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

27-1024 Graphic Designers



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 28019$27.66/hr$17.66/hr$20.28/hr$25.17/hr$31.36/hr$37.72/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing1,270$25.72/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities780$29.75/hr
Information700$28.61/hr
Financial Activities110$36.44/hr
Professional and Business Services2,160$32.19/hr
Education and Health Services180$33.17/hr
Leisure and Hospitality80$24.70/hr
Other Services70$25.93/hr
Public Administration50$32.93/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State 20$20.50/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 60$23.36/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 80$30.49/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 100$24.39/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 110$28.47/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 120$26.13/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 120$27.12/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 120$26.04/hr-5.6%
Southwest Balance of State 140$22.28/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 190$24.31/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 230$27.68/hr-1.1%
Northwest Balance of State 240$23.86/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 260$24.73/hr-3.6%
Central Minnesota 280$25.17/hr-1.9%
Northwest Minnesota 280$23.61/hr-2.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 290$23.38/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,910$31.85/hr0.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,080$31.64/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,400$30.18/hr-0.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Special Effects Artists and Animators 120$33.72/hr7.2%
Art Directors 1,080$49.50/hr6.0%
Film and Video Editors 120$30.19/hr20.9%
Web and Digital Interface Designers 1,530$39.74/hrN/A


  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Use computer software to generate new images.
  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
  • Research new software or design concepts.
  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.