Graphic Designers Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $59,420 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $82,390
Employed locally 440
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $69,140
    90th
    $82,390

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 86% Median Graphic Designers salary is 14% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $62,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,770
    Wisconsin $58,380
    Florence, SC $57,000
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,780

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,610
    Public Relations Specialists $60,720
    Coaches and Scouts $50,250
    Interior Designers $47,440
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $86,390
    Producers and Directors $60,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Greenville, SC is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.11 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Greenville, SC is 3.1% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.