How much does a graphic designer make in Charlotte?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $95,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $49,510 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $75,290 | $36.20 | |
| 90th | $95,380 | $45.86 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Durham, NC | $63,580 |
| Raleigh, NC | $61,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,150 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,990 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,760 |
| Greensboro, NC | $55,240 |
| Greenville, NC | $54,860 |
| Wilmington, NC | $54,720 |
| Hickory, NC | $50,540 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,920 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,160 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $131,800 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,340 |
| Art Director | $90,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,770 |
| Technical Writer | $82,610 |
| Fashion Designer | $82,130 |
| Editor | $77,730 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,190 |
| Producer and Director | $74,850 |
| Interior Designer | $64,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $59,810 against $62,960 nationally, 5% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $58,450, so Charlotte pays 2% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for graphic designer pay?
112 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,380 or more.
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.