How much does a designer make in Atlanta?
$58,560a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,010Median: $58,560Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $55,990 | $26.92 | |
| Median | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $95,890 | $46.10 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.15 ($58,560 a year).
Do designers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $58,560 against $64,950 nationally, 10% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,560, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for designer pay?
24 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.