Graphic Specialist Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does a Graphic Specialist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graphic Specialist in Des Moines, IA is $71,234. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,779 to a high of $86,947, with most professionals earning between $64,191 and $79,459.

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Demonstrate financial fitness of documentation and labeling changes to minimize potential destruction by working with the plants and materials management on implementation plan on using best practices.

March 02, 2023

Provides professional graphic arts, graphic design, graphic editing, document printing, audio/video support, and specialized multimedia support, as needed, in the design, development, maintenance, and updating of all graphic arts, multimedia, and training materials.

February 17, 2023

Manages creative production of online and offline marketing assets, graphic design, video production and web development, from the initial concept to finished product and execution.

February 23, 2023

Create visual concepts, not directly manipulating GEOINT products, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.

February 28, 2023

Support conferences with graphical themed elements for the various print and digital collateral.

March 15, 2023

Design, layout, and produce a variety of materials for digital and print platforms, including, but not limited to, infographics, brochures, flyers, fact sheets, forms, booklets, signage, vector art, charts and diagrams, reports, web banners, and PowerPoint presentations.

March 26, 2023

Assist in the preparation of all presentation materials relative to graphic design such as renderings, line drawings, specification boards and support blueprints.

April 01, 2023

Develop design briefs, determine requirements and follow thru with agencies to produce a suite of graphics for pre, during and post event promotion, from conception to conclusion of an event.

May 10, 2023

Understanding of the latest design and marketing trends and their role within a professional services environment.

May 14, 2023

Maintains all equipment including computers, plotters, and printers (water-soluble printers, thermal transfer printers, solvent ink printers, etc.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Graphic Specialist in Des Moines, IA

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64191

79459

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73187

What is the average salary for Graphic Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graphic Specialist in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Graphic Specialist ranges from $64,191 to $79,459 with the average base salary of $71,234. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,826 to $81,990 with the average total cash compensation of $73,187.

View Average Salary for Graphic Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,234	$64,191 - $79,459
Bonus	$1,953	$1,635 - $2,531
Total Pay	$73,187	$65,826 - $81,990

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Graphic Specialist Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,191 - $79,459	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,191 - $79,459	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,602 - $78,730	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,971 - $75,473	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,168 - $75,716	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,620 - $77,514	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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