Graphic Designers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $50,700 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $27,550
90th percentile $81,480
Employed locally 70
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,550
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $50,700
    75th
    $66,250
    90th
    $81,480

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 86% Median Graphic Designers salary is 14% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $57,060
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $53,290
    Knoxville, TN $52,930
    Morristown, TN $49,860
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $48,960

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,790
    Coaches and Scouts $34,050
    Public Relations Specialists $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Jackson, TN is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Jackson, TN is 17.3% 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 $27,550 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.