Graphic Designers Salary in North Carolina
Graphic Designers in North Carolina earn a median of $58,450 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($62,960)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,660
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,680; the top 10% earn over $95,380. Nationally the range is $39,520 to $104,910.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Art Directors$90,000 median in North Carolina
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88,350 median in North Carolina
- Fashion Designers$74,990 median in North Carolina
- Video Game Designers$97,990 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Interior Designers$61,400 median in North Carolina
- Film and Video Editors$60,020 median in North Carolina
Graphic Designers pay in North Carolina
How much do graphic designers make in North Carolina?
The median is $58,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,680 and the top 10% earn over $95,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for graphic designers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $62,960). Living costs are not included.