Graphic Designer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 6K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$58,450
$28.101/hr
vs National Average
$60,609
-3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $95K
6K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Graphic Designer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,680 |
| 25th percentile | $46,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,450 |
| 75th percentile | $74,410 |
| 90th percentile | $95,380 |
Historical Salary Trend — Graphic Designer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,620 |
| 2023 | $53,710 |
| 2024 | $50,600 |
| 2025 | $58,450 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,620 | $53,507 |
| 2023 | $53,710 | $54,331 |
| 2024 | $50,600 | $57,115 |
| 2025 | $58,450 | $60,609 |