Graphic Designers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $47,130 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $78,780
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $78,780

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Graphic Designers salary is 25% 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 Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,700
    Coaches and Scouts$49,120
    Public Relations Specialists$61,980
    Interior Designers$54,370
    Floral Designers$36,080
    Audio and Video Technicians$34,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Athens, GA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Athens, GA is 23.1% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.