Graphic Designers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for graphic designers is $28.10 an hour ($58,450 a year). About 5,660 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.12 | $37,680 |
| 25% of workers | $22.46 | $46,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.10 | $58,450 |
| 75% of workers | $35.78 | $74,410 |
| 90% of workers | $45.86 | $95,380 |
Graphic Designers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $63,580 | 370 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $61,700 | 1,040 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $59,810 | 1,640 |
| Jacksonville | $58,230 | 30 |
| Burlington | $56,990 | 70 |
| Asheville | $56,760 | 240 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $55,240 | 470 |
| Greenville | $54,860 | 70 |
| Wilmington | $54,720 | 260 |
| Rocky Mount | $52,070 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $50,540 | 140 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $50,230 | 30 |
| Winston-Salem | $49,920 | 270 |
| Fayetteville | $49,160 | 130 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for graphic designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,710 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $97,990 |
| Interior Designers | $61,400 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,620 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,960 |
| Floral Designers | $37,190 |
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