Graphic Designer Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median graphic designer in the Raleigh area earns $61,700 a year ($29.66 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 6% above the North Carolina median ($58,450). Half of the 1,040 graphic designers there earn between $50,410 and $78,940.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,010 | $37,680 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $50,410 | $46,710 | $49,040 |
| Median | $61,700 | $58,450 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $78,940 | $74,410 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $96,430 | $95,380 | $104,910 |
| Average | $66,820 | $63,250 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 1,040 | 5,660 | 197,830 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 31st for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- Charlotte, NC: $59,810
- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.