Graphic Designers Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $48,660 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $30,700
90th percentile $80,990
Employed locally 50
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,700
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $59,260
    90th
    $80,990

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Graphic Designers salary is 16% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $57,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $56,850
    Gainesville, GA $55,800
    Dalton, GA $55,110
    Warner Robins, GA $53,920

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Coaches and Scouts $51,560
    Public Relations Specialists $56,660
    Producers and Directors $57,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Macon, GA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.88 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Macon, GA is 20.6% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,700 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.