Graphic Designers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for graphic designers is $27.49 an hour ($57,170 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($62,960). South Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for graphic designers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| 25% of workers | $21.51 | $44,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.49 | $57,170 |
| 75% of workers | $34.87 | $72,530 |
| 90% of workers | $43.27 | $90,000 |
Graphic Designers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $61,450 | 320 |
| Florence | $60,640 | 40 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $58,670 | 40 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $58,500 | 490 |
| Columbia | $55,690 | 320 |
| Spartanburg | $53,280 | 90 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $50,290 | 100 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,450 |
| Interior Designers | $63,790 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $77,300 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $80,930 |
| Art Directors | $87,990 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,810 |
| Floral Designers | $32,000 |
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