Graphic Designers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $45,000 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $28,780
90th percentile $85,340
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,780
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $45,000
    75th
    $58,580
    90th
    $85,340

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Graphic Designers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    California $76,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    Walla Walla, WA $70,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $68,640

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,000
    Coaches and Scouts $48,520
    Public Relations Specialists $53,180
    Producers and Directors $59,020
    Floral Designers $31,360
    Interior Designers $58,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Mobile, AL is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.56 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Mobile, AL is 26.6% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,780 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.