Graphic Designers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $48,010 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $78,990
Employed locally 130
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $62,050
    90th
    $78,990

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Graphic Designers salary is 19% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $62,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,740
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,710
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,020
    Florida $57,900

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $51,510
    Public Relations Specialists $54,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,280
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,680
    Editors $60,540
    Producers and Directors $77,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Gainesville, FL is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Gainesville, FL is 21.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.