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How much does a graphic designer make in Charlottesville?

$61,700a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.

Hourly
$29.66
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
83 of 346
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $110,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,010$18.75
25th$48,070$23.11
Median$61,700$29.66
75th$83,990$40.38
90th$110,200$52.96

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Washington, DC$85,420
Richmond, VA$66,350
Winchester, VA$62,450
Virginia Beach, VA$60,150
Roanoke, VA$60,120
Harrisonburg, VA$56,630
Blacksburg, VA$53,310
Kingsport, TN$49,570
Lynchburg, VA$49,020
Graphic Designer salary in Virginia Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlottesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Writer and Author$76,990
Public Relations Specialist$76,580
Editor$75,800
Interior Designer$59,290
Producer and Director$54,140
Coach and Scout$52,450
Audio and Video Technician$52,140
Photographer$44,290
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,540
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Charlottesville?

The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?

No: $61,700 against $62,960 nationally, 2% less.

How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $72,310, so Charlottesville pays 15% less.

Where does Charlottesville rank for graphic designer pay?

83 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Charlottesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,200 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.