Graphic Designers Jobs Pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$26.40
17.5%Below national average
Range: $25.14 – $27.65
Average Annual Pay
$54,906
17.5%Below national average
Range: $52,291 – $57,520
How much do Graphic Designers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.44/hr
Range: $21.37 – $23.50
Annual Rate
$46,670
Range: $44,447 – $48,892
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.40/hr
Range: $25.14 – $27.65
Annual Rate
$54,906
Range: $52,291 – $57,520
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.36/hr
Range: $28.91 – $31.80
Annual Rate
$63,142
Range: $60,135 – $66,148
Graphic Designers job description
Graphic Designers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
