As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Independence, MO is $69,970, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,346 weekly, or $5,831 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $58,877 to $81,693. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,164) and 75th percentile ($76,106), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,693 per year. This $11,942 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, Independence Visual Designer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 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 $58,877 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $64,164 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $69,970 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $76,106 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $81,693 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25% $64,164 10% $58,877 90% $81,693 75% $76,106 $69,970 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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