Graphic Designers pay in South Carolina
$60,610avg. a year
$29.14 an hour · 1,930 employed
Graphic Designers in South Carolina earn an average of $60,610 a year. That is $9,950 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $64,580.
$57,170Median pay
$29.14Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
Average pay for graphic designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
11,640 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$64,580
$31.05 an hour
2320 jobs
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
$64,310
$30.92 an hour
3490 jobs
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
$62,350
$29.98 an hour
490 jobs
Spartanburg, SC
$60,930
$29.30 an hour
540 jobs
Florence, SC
$60,680
$29.18 an hour
640 jobs
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
$59,530
$28.62 an hour
7320 jobs
Columbia, SC
$58,670
$28.21 an hour
8100 jobs
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
$57,070
$27.44 an hour
9190 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$55,540
$26.70 an hour
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Graphic Designers pay in South Carolina, charted
Pay over time
South Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where South Carolina graphic designers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,560 | $33.92 |
| South Carolina | $60,610 | $29.14 |
| Georgia | $64,240 | $30.88 |
| North Carolina | $63,250 | $30.41 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,160
- Coaches and Scouts$55,180
- Interior Designers$67,970
- Art Directors$105,970
- Floral Designers$34,090
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$76,930
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do graphic designers make in South Carolina?
The average is $60,610 a year, and the median is $57,170. That is $9,950 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $70,560.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$29.14 an hour on average; the median is $27.49.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($64,580), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($64,310). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($55,540).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #34 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1024. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national graphic designers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.