How much does a graphic designer make in Atlanta?
$62,680a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.13 an hour or $5,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,860Median: $62,680Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $62,680 | $30.13 | |
| 75th | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.57 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Savannah, GA | $56,760 |
| Gainesville, GA | $55,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $55,250 |
| Dalton, GA | $53,630 |
| Augusta, GA | $52,880 |
| Macon, GA | $50,960 |
| Columbus, GA | $48,750 |
| Athens, GA | $47,750 |
| Albany, GA | $38,870 |
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 graphic designer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.13 ($62,680 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $62,680 against $62,960 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $60,250, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for graphic designer pay?
71 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,100 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.