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Graphic Designer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$21.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,026/year ($3,086/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 30% below the national average. Of the 830 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $45,640 a year — though pay ranges from $32,260 for newcomers to $75,480 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 830 Graphic Designer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Graphic Designer salary of $45,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,026 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,491 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,826 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Mississippi?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Mississippi is $45,640 per year ($21.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,380 and $57,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $45,640, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $37,026 per year ($3,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 830 Graphic Designer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.