As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Appleton, WI is $69,532, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,337 weekly, or $5,794 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $58,508 to $81,181. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,762) and 75th percentile ($75,630), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,181 per year. This $11,868 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Adobe Illustrator, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Appleton Visual Designer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 489 statewide for Visual Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $58,508 Appleton, WI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $63,762 Appleton, WI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $69,532 Appleton, WI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $75,630 Appleton, WI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $81,181 Appleton, WI February 01, 2026
25% $63,762 10% $58,508 90% $81,181 75% $75,630 $69,532 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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