Graphic Designers Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $50,450 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $23,390
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 50
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,390
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $93,160

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 93% Median Graphic Designers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $57,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,850
    Gainesville, GA $55,800
    Dalton, GA $55,110
    Warner Robins, GA $53,920

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $27,270
    Public Relations Specialists $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Albany, GA is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Albany, GA is 17.7% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Albany?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $23,390 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.