Graphic Designers Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $46,080 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $75,510
Employed locally 180
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $57,110
    90th
    $75,510

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,160
    Coaches and Scouts $37,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,000
    Producers and Directors $60,950
    Technical Writers $83,180
    Editors $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Montgomery, AL is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Montgomery, AL is 24.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.