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Graphic Designers salary in Oklahoma

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Graphic Designers in Oklahoma. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$53,630
Mean annual$55,570
Range (10th to 90th)$27,310 to $80,980
Oklahoma employment2,040
State vs national-17.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Oklahoma graphic designers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$27,31025TH$39,410MEDIAN$53,63075TH$65,98090TH$80,980

The middle 50% of workers earn between $39,410 and $65,980, with a median of $53,630.

Real disclosed salaries

Graphic Designers in Oklahoma: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 6 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $57,560. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry3$55,120
Level II — qualified3$60,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.Graphic Designer2$64,220
Pan Asia Enterprise, LLCGraphic Designer / Marketing & Advertising2$60,000
Body Progression Inc.Graphic Designer1$36,240
Mardel Inc.Senior Graphic Designer1$50,440

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Graphic Designer at Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
    $55,120
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-706187
  • Graphic Designer / Marketing & Advertising at Pan Asia Enterprise, LLC
    $60,000
    Broken ArrowWage Level IIDecided Jan 14, 2026I-200-26007-542626
  • Senior Graphic Designer at Mardel Inc.
    $50,440
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IIDecided May 30, 2025I-200-25142-005466
  • Graphic Designer at Body Progression Inc.
    $36,240
    BristowWage Level IDecided Dec 4, 2024I-200-24331-501639
  • Team Leader at Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
    $73,320
    OKCWage Level IDecided Jul 7, 2025I-200-25178-137188
  • Graphic Designer / Marketing & Advertising at Pan Asia Enterprise, LLC
    $60,000
    TulsaWage Level IIDecided May 16, 2025I-200-25131-962438

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Graphic Designers pay by experience level in Oklahoma

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Graphic Designers in Oklahoma, by industry

Median offered wage across 6 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $60,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleHobby Lobby Stores Inc.5$60,000
Media and entertainmentBody Progression Inc.1$36,240

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Oklahoma over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Oklahoma2023 to 2025
$49,1502023$50,3102024$53,6302025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Originality

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Fluency of Ideas

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • Near Vision

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    3.8 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

  2. 02

    Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

  3. 03

    Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

  4. 04

    Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

  5. 05

    Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

  6. 06

    Use computer software to generate new images.

  7. 07

    Prepare digital files for printing.

  8. 08

    Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+2.1%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma is $53,630.
How does Oklahoma compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?
The Oklahoma median is -17.2% versus the BLS national figure of $64,771.
What is the salary range for Graphic Designers in Oklahoma?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $27,310 and the 90th-percentile at $80,980, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Graphic Designers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Graphic Designers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.