Graphic Designers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $53,040 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $80,380
Employed locally 530
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $53,040
    75th
    $70,270
    90th
    $80,380

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Graphic Designers salary is 16% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,460
    Public Relations Specialists $54,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,580
    Interior Designers $57,920
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,550
    Producers and Directors $62,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Greensboro, NC is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.21 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Greensboro, NC is 13.5% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.