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Graphic Designers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$67,480
- Raleigh$66,820
- Charlotte$64,580
- Wilmington$64,160
- Burlington$61,170
- Greensboro$60,400
- Jacksonville$59,470
- Asheville$59,390
- Rocky Mount$58,290
- Greenville$57,640
- Winston-Salem$57,350
- Hickory$56,430
- Pinehurst$55,310
- Fayetteville$55,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $67,480 | $63,580 | $49,570 | $54,118 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $66,820 | $61,700 | $50,410 | $53,680 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $64,580 | $59,810 | $49,510 | $52,002 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $64,160 | $54,720 | $48,400 | $51,681 | 96 |
| Burlington | $61,170 | $56,990 | $45,930 | $49,398 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $60,400 | $55,240 | $46,860 | $48,810 | 93 |
| Jacksonville | $59,470 | $58,230 | $41,550 | $48,100 | 92 |
| Asheville | $59,390 | $56,760 | $45,020 | $48,039 | 97 |
| Rocky Mount | $58,290 | $52,070 | $41,240 | $47,199 | 88 |
| Greenville | $57,640 | $54,860 | $44,280 | $46,703 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $57,350 | $49,920 | $43,440 | $46,481 | 92 |
| Hickory | $56,430 | $50,540 | $40,340 | $45,779 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $55,310 | $50,230 | $45,400 | $44,923 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $55,000 | $49,160 | $36,420 | $44,687 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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