The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $51,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,600.
Pay spans roughly $34,260 at the 10th percentile to $73,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.57 per hour. An estimated 850 people work as graphic designers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $51,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.57 |
| 10th percentile | $34,260 |
| 90th percentile | $73,610 |
| Employment | 850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.