Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $51,070 | $64,771 | -21% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.55 | $31.14 | -21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $57,511.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Alabama is $51,070, or about $24.55 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Alabama is -21% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,760 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $51,070, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 365 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 47% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other at $96,100, Technical Writers at $85,840, Art Directors at $77,220 — all figures are median annual wages for Alabama.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 365 of the 690 occupations reported in Alabama — higher than 47% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Alabama | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $96,100 | $40 |
| Technical Writers | $85,840 | $630 |
| Art Directors | $77,220 | $210 |
| Film and Video Editors | $74,410 | $120 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $67,340 | $350 |
| Writers and Authors | $66,950 | $180 |
Alabama levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 88.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 690 occupations in Alabama.