How much does a designer make in North Carolina?
$51,740a year
Median yearly pay for designers in North Carolina. That is $24.88 an hour or $4,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.88
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $51,740Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| Median | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 75th | $76,340 | $36.70 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.59 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $57,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 18. Washington | $57,510 |
| 19. Louisiana | $57,020 |
| 20. Utah | $55,920 |
| 21. North Carolina | $51,740 |
| 22. Missouri | $48,320 |
| 23. Arkansas | $44,470 |
| 24. Montana | $42,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.88 ($51,740 a year).
Do designers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $51,740 against $64,950 nationally, 20% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for designer pay?
North Carolina ranks 21 of 26 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays designers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $57,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.