Graphic Designers Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $55,110 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $92,220
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $45,580
    50th (median)
    $55,110
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $92,220

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Graphic Designers salary is 16% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $53,920
    Columbus, GA-AL $52,990

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $73,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,110
    Public Relations Specialists $78,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Dalton, GA is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Dalton, GA is 10.1% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,580.