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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
Northwest Minnesota 34022$25.02/hr$16.81/hr$20.05/hr$22.67/hr$26.76/hr$35.15/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing1,310$24.46/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities660$28.08/hr
Information830$27.25/hr
Financial Activities160$36.30/hr
Professional and Business Services2,110$29.79/hr
Education and Health Services210$30.92/hr
Leisure and Hospitality80$30.71/hr
Other Services40$30.20/hr
Public Administration50$36.66/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 30$20.05/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70$23.43/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 90$26.54/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 110$25.35/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 120$23.89/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 150$24.76/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 150$22.40/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 160$23.77/hr2.2%
St Cloud MN MSA 170$24.65/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 220$23.61/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 270$24.09/hr3.4%
Southwest Minnesota 270$23.71/hr2.2%
Northwest Balance of State 280$22.67/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 310$23.05/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 330$24.34/hr5.4%
Northwest Minnesota 340$22.67/hr5.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,570$29.79/hr4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,750$29.79/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,460$28.57/hr4.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Special Effects Artists and Animators 50$30.13/hr3.3%
Art Directors 1,120$47.94/hr4.5%
Film and Video Editors 210$28.81/hr6.1%
Web and Digital Interface Designers 1,510$41.42/hr12.8%


  • 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.