Graphic Designers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $50,350 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 150
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $87,050

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,880
    Public Relations Specialists $71,970
    Coaches and Scouts $26,230
    Technical Writers $98,010
    Producers and Directors $44,550
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Augusta, GA-SC is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 17.9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.