Graphic Designers Salary in Greenville, NC

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

Median annual salary $51,370 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $68,460
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $51,370
    75th
    $63,440
    90th
    $68,460

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,851 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 87% Median Graphic Designers salary is 13% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $30,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,540
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Interpreters and Translators $49,280
    Floral Designers $36,480
    Interior Designers $56,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Greenville, NC is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Greenville, NC is 16.2% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Greenville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.