Graphic Designers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $47,760 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $90,360
Employed locally 2,400
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $47,760
    75th
    $67,570
    90th
    $90,360

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 60% Median Graphic Designers salary is 40% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,410
    Coaches and Scouts $45,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Interior Designers $54,170
    Audio and Video Technicians $46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.86 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 22.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.