The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Ames, IA is $56,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,650.
Pay spans roughly $39,250 at the 10th percentile to $72,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.23 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as graphic designers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $56,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.23 |
| 10th percentile | $39,250 |
| 90th percentile | $72,760 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.