Graphic Designers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $55,240 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.56
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 100
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $55,240
    75th
    $68,770
    90th
    $83,990

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 88% Median Graphic Designers salary is 12% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $59,420
    Wisconsin $58,380
    Florence, SC $57,000

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$46,830
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,160
    Public Relations Specialists$65,830
    Producers and Directors$44,890
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$90,880
    Interpreters and Translators$58,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Spartanburg, SC is $26.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.47 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 9.9% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.