Graphic Designers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $59,170 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $97,420
Employed locally 200
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $81,260
    90th
    $97,420

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Vallejo, CA $66,410
    Richmond, VA $63,450
    Winchester, VA-WV $61,020

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,030
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Editors $76,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,540
    Producers and Directors $51,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Charlottesville, VA is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.96 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.