Graphic Designers in Indiana
Is Indiana a good place for you to work as a Graphic Designer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Graphic Designers in Indiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Graphic Designers in Indiana is growing slower than average.
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Graphic Designers in Indiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Graphic Designers Work in Indiana?
In 2018, there were 3,740 Graphic Designers working in the state.
There were 3,950 Graphic Designers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,300 Graphic Designers working in it, which means Indiana has more Graphic Designers than average.
Job Projections for Indiana
Jobs for Graphic Designers in this state are growing at a rate of 4.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.2%.
Indiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 460 annual Graphic Designers job openings in Indiana, and 4,870 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 26,000 annual jobs and 277,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Graphic Designers Make in Indiana?
In 2018 wages for Graphic Designers ranged from $27,580 to $64,460 with $42,980 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.26 to $30.99. The median hourly rate was $20.66.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $20.23 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.43.
The median salary in Indiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Indiana Metros for Graphic Designers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Graphic Designers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 10,020 | $56,140 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1,900 | $48,050 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN | 1,530 | $45,660 |
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 770 | $44,880 |
Fort Wayne, IN | 300 | $44,950 |
Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 240 | $39,100 |
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 190 | $40,820 |
Evansville, IN-KY | 140 | $40,590 |
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 90 | $44,800 |
Terre Haute, IN | 80 | $39,830 |
Muncie, IN | 80 | $42,250 |
Bloomington, IN | 80 | $44,870 |
Michigan City-La Porte, IN | 40 | $52,300 |
Columbus, IN | 40 | $36,350 |
Top States for Graphic Designers Employment
View the list below to see where most Graphic Designers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 29,320 | $56,810 |
New York | 21,350 | $59,840 |
Florida | 13,550 | $45,880 |
Texas | 13,480 | $47,570 |
Illinois | 11,700 | $53,410 |
Pennsylvania | 8,710 | $50,080 |
Ohio | 7,120 | $46,740 |
North Carolina | 6,460 | $45,210 |
Georgia | 6,400 | $49,440 |
Minnesota | 6,190 | $49,590 |
New Jersey | 5,980 | $55,100 |
Wisconsin | 5,780 | $46,190 |
Massachusetts | 5,680 | $60,530 |
Michigan | 5,680 | $44,480 |
Washington | 5,060 | $58,450 |
Virginia | 5,000 | $55,560 |
Colorado | 4,730 | $50,950 |
Missouri | 3,740 | $47,740 |
Indiana | 3,740 | $42,980 |
Oregon | 3,510 | $53,900 |
Below are the states where Graphic Designers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $67,890 |
Massachusetts | $60,530 |
New York | $59,840 |
Washington | $58,450 |
Rhode Island | $57,050 |
California | $56,810 |
Connecticut | $56,600 |
Alaska | $56,300 |
Virginia | $55,560 |
Maryland | $55,230 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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