Graphic Designer Salary in Georgia: $66,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Georgia

$66,500 / year

≈ $5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $62,500

25th percentile
$46,500Average
$66,50075th percentile
$80,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Graphic Designer salary by state

Alabama$59,000

Alaska$69,500

Arizona$66,000

Arkansas$54,500

California$90,000

Colorado$77,000

Connecticut$78,000

Delaware$66,500

District of Columbia$98,000

Florida$70,500

Georgia$66,500

Hawaii$64,000

Idaho$57,500

Illinois$69,500

Indiana$64,000

Iowa$56,500

Kansas$60,000

Kentucky$58,000

Louisiana$57,000

Maine$64,000

Maryland$80,500

Massachusetts$82,500

Michigan$62,500

Minnesota$70,500

Mississippi$54,000

Missouri$61,500

Montana$64,000

Nebraska$60,000

Nevada$67,000

New Hampshire$69,500

New Jersey$82,000

New Mexico$60,000

New York$85,500

North Carolina$65,500

North Dakota$58,000

Ohio$67,500

Oklahoma$57,500

Oregon$88,000

Pennsylvania$69,000

Rhode Island$81,500

South Carolina$62,500

South Dakota$52,500

Tennessee$65,000

Texas$65,000

Utah$70,000

Vermont$75,000

Virginia$79,500

Washington$80,500

West Virginia$47,000

Wisconsin$64,500

Wyoming$53,000

About this role

Graphic Designer is a professional role within the function in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Graphic Designers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Writing Critical Thinking Active Learning Time Management

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Graphic Designer pay by experience level

Entry level$41,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$51,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$65,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$84,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$108,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+2.1%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

20,000

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Graphic Designer salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

69,970 workers

$79,500

Specialized Design Services

23,480 workers

$77,000

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

19,600 workers

$68,500

Printing and Related Support Activities

15,120 workers

$52,500

Printing and Related Support Activities

15,120 workers

$52,500

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

11,870 workers

$95,000

Publishing Industries

11,010 workers

$65,000

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

10,100 workers

$57,000

Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

9,580 workers

$56,000

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

8,870 workers

$59,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Graphic Designer pays 18% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Choreographer$75,500

Broadcast Technician$70,500

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$76,000

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio$70,000

Interior Designer$77,000

Interpreters and Translators$68,500

Audio and Video Technicians$67,000

Dancer$66,500

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other$66,000

Lighting Technician$81,000

Careers related to Graphic Designer

Special Effects Artists and Animators$117,000

Art Director$134,000

Video Game Designer$121,500

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$76,000

Desktop Publisher$64,000

Set and Exhibit Designers$86,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Graphic Designer make?

The average base salary for a Graphic Designer in the United States is $73,000 per year, or about $35.10 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,500 and $84,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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