Graphic Designers, Birmingham
$52,480
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Birmingham, AL. Middle half of wages roughly $44,380 to $69,780.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −16.6%
- US median
- $62,960
- Metro RPP
- 91.6
- Middle half
- $44,380 to $69,780
- OEWS employment
- 530
- SOC
- 27-1024
Graphic Designers in Birmingham pay a median $52,480 (May 2025), 16.6% below the US median of $62,960. At local prices (RPP 91.6), that median buys about what $57,293 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$52,480 in Birmingham buys about what $57,293 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 91.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 71.9 vs all-items 91.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Graphic Designers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $52,480 | $44,380 to $69,780 | 91.6 |
| Des Moines | $56,520 | $46,380 to $68,140 | 91.7 |
| San Francisco | $92,050 | $68,680 to $115,940 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $59,620 | $48,490 to $69,580 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Graphic Designers in Birmingham?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Birmingham, AL is $52,480.
- How does Birmingham pay compare to the US median for Graphic Designers?
- Local median pay is 16.6% below the national OEWS median of $62,960.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Birmingham is 91.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $52,480 has about the same purchasing power as $57,293 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.