Graphic Designers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $40,370 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $30,870
90th percentile $81,100
Employed locally 50
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,870
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $40,370
    75th
    $54,450
    90th
    $81,100

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $46,020

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Hattiesburg, MS is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 34.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,870 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.