Graphic Designers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $46,400 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $86,740
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $68,870
    90th
    $86,740

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $66,530
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,500
    Public Relations Specialists $55,380
    Producers and Directors $87,920
    Interior Designers $55,600
    Editors $51,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.04 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 24.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.