Graphic Designers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,470 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $98,750
Employed locally 3,650
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $59,470
    75th
    $79,420
    90th
    $98,750

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Graphic Designers salary is 31% 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
    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
    Columbus, GA-AL $52,990

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280
    Athletes and Sports Competitors $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Atlanta, GA is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.