Graphic Designers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • North Carolina
Graphic Designers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $49,716 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.9% vs the national median of $61,300. An estimated 6,490 graphic designers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $43,240 to $60,310 depending on location.
$49,716
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$60,310
Highest paying metro
$43,240
Lowest paying metro
6,490
Employed in North Carolina
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Graphic Designers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $60,310 | $45,580 | $74,600 | 450 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,910 | $46,390 | $77,670 | 1,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $53,040 | $44,910 | $70,270 | 530 |
| Greenville, NC | $51,370 | $38,100 | $63,440 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $51,300 | $42,860 | $69,000 | 40 |
| Hickory, NC | $50,200 | $39,380 | $65,030 | 150 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $48,100 | $37,910 | $64,100 | 40 |
| Asheville, NC | $47,970 | $35,580 | $62,260 | 250 |
| Central North Carolina | $47,960 | $36,150 | $71,140 | 130 |
| Burlington, NC | $47,950 | $37,580 | $61,390 | 70 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $47,820 | $39,590 | $62,070 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $47,760 | $47,190 | $67,570 | 2,400 |
| Winston, NC | $47,750 | $39,340 | $65,880 | 310 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,360 | $38,820 | $62,930 | 290 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $43,420 | $34,410 | $60,500 | 120 |
| Western North Carolina | $43,240 | $33,050 | $56,250 | 380 |