How much does a designer make in South Carolina?
$83,980a year
Median yearly pay for designers in South Carolina. That is $40.38 an hour or $6,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.38
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,560Median: $83,980Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,560 | $12.77 | |
| 25th | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| Median | $83,980 | $40.38 | |
| 75th | $145,400 | $69.90 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.85 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $83,980 |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $94,660 |
| 2. New York | $86,030 |
| 3. Hawaii | $85,700 |
| 4. South Carolina | $83,980 |
| 5. Illinois | $77,460 |
| 6. Nevada | $75,490 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $72,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $40.38 ($83,980 a year).
Do designers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $83,980 against $64,950 nationally, 29% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for designer pay?
South Carolina ranks 4 of 26 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays designers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $83,980 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.