Graphic Designers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $47,970 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $25,950
90th percentile $80,850
Employed locally 250
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,950
    25th
    $35,580
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $62,260
    90th
    $80,850

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 69% Median Graphic Designers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $63,880
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,030
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,780

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $52,610
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Interior Designers $55,110
    Producers and Directors $50,160
    Editors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Asheville, NC is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.05 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Asheville, NC is 21.7% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Asheville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $25,950 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,580.