Graphic Designers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $47,710 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $29,310
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 360
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,310
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $74,960

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $72,500
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Walla Walla, WA $70,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,450
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60,420
    Public Relations Specialists$64,860
    Coaches and Scouts$45,240
    Producers and Directors$70,310
    Designers, All Other$83,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in New Orleans, LA is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,310 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.