Graphic Designers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $47,270 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $75,960
Employed locally 260
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $75,960

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Graphic Designers salary is 22% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $46,020
    Hattiesburg, MS $40,370

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,970
    Coaches and Scouts $46,590
    Public Relations Specialists $55,460
    Producers and Directors $47,860
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $48,670
    Editors $47,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Jackson, MS is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Jackson, MS is 22.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.