Video Game Designers Salary in North Carolina
Video Game Designers in North Carolina earn a median of $97,990 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530; the top 10% earn over $163,850. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Graphic Designers$58,450 median in North Carolina
- Art Directors$90,000 median in North Carolina
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88,350 median in North Carolina
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$97,990 median in North Carolina
- Web Developers$96,610 median in North Carolina
- Search Marketing Strategists$78,410 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in North Carolina
How much do video game designers make in North Carolina?
The median is $97,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530 and the top 10% earn over $163,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 46 (−6% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.