Graphic Designers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $46,020 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $97,890
Employed locally 100
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $62,310
    90th
    $97,890

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Graphic Designers salary is 25% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,520
    Williamsport, PA $49,020
    Jackson, MS $47,270
    Hattiesburg, MS $40,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,420
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,410
    Public Relations Specialists $72,550
    Producers and Directors $37,010
    Interior Designers $48,940
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Gulfport, MS is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Gulfport, MS is 24.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.