Graphic Designers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $35,980 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 70
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $31,360
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $58,740

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 62% Median Graphic Designers salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $47,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,530
    Morgantown, WV $37,460
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,580

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,210
    Coaches and Scouts $46,430
    Public Relations Specialists $49,000
    Audio and Video Technicians $46,590
    Producers and Directors $37,780
    Floral Designers $23,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Charleston, WV is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Charleston, WV is 41.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,360.