Graphic Designers Salary in Kentucky
Graphic Designers in Kentucky earn a median of $52,960 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($62,960)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,620; the top 10% earn over $81,690. Nationally the range is $39,520 to $104,910.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Video Game Designers$77,000 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Interior Designers$59,240 median in Kentucky
- Film and Video Editors$62,330 median in Kentucky
- Set and Exhibit Designers$53,260 median in Kentucky
Graphic Designers pay in Kentucky
How much do graphic designers make in Kentucky?
The median is $52,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,620 and the top 10% earn over $81,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for graphic designers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $62,960). Living costs are not included.