Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,640 | $64,771 | -30% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.94 | $31.14 | -30% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,460.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in Mississippi is $45,640, or about $21.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. Mississippi is -30% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 830 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $45,640, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 393 of the 673 occupations reported in Mississippi — higher than 42% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners at $67,300, Art Directors at $66,020, Technical Writers at $65,220 — all figures are median annual wages for Mississippi.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Mississippi 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 85.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 393 of the 673 occupations reported in Mississippi — higher than 42% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Mississippi | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $67,300 | $40 |
| Art Directors | $66,020 | $90 |
| Technical Writers | $65,220 | $70 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $62,240 | $40 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $59,810 | $950 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,130 | $80 |
Mississippi 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 85.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 673 occupations in Mississippi.