Graphic Designers Salary in Clarksville, TN-KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Clarksville, TN-KY

Median annual salary $48,520 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $83,270
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $48,520
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $83,270

    Clarksville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $57,060
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $53,290
    Knoxville, TN $52,930
    Jackson, TN $50,700
    Morristown, TN $49,860

    Related occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $30,690
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,530
    Public Relations Specialists $49,710
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other $28,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Clarksville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Clarksville, TN-KY is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.04 or more per hour.

    Is Clarksville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Clarksville, TN-KY is 20.8% 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 Clarksville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Clarksville, TN-KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.