Graphic Designers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $47,750 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 310
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $65,880
    90th
    $81,210

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 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

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,980
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,110
    Public Relations Specialists $51,230
    Interpreters and Translators $37,220
    Producers and Directors $49,320
    Audio and Video Technicians $41,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Winston, NC is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.17 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Winston, NC is 22.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.