Graphic Designers Salary in Jacksonville, NC

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

Median annual salary $48,100 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $48,100
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $79,030

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 74% Median Graphic Designers salary is 26% 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
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,370
    Public Relations Specialists $56,780
    Coaches and Scouts $27,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Jacksonville, NC is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Jacksonville, NC is 21.5% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.