Graphic Designers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,720 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $26,840
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,840
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $58,900
    90th
    $81,520

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 85% Median Graphic Designers salary is 15% 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
    Jackson, TN $50,700
    Morristown, TN $49,860

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,150
    Coaches and Scouts $39,530
    Public Relations Specialists $46,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Johnson City, TN is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.64 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Johnson City, TN is 22.2% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $26,840 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.