Graphic Designers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $48,520 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $80,230
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $48,520
    75th
    $59,700
    90th
    $80,230

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Graphic Designers salary is 34% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $62,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,740
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,710
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,820
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,020
    Florida $57,900

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,660
    Coaches and Scouts $44,790
    Interior Designers $58,100
    Producers and Directors $65,540
    Floral Designers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Pensacola, FL is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.16 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Pensacola, FL is 20.8% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.