The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is $60,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,840.
Pay spans roughly $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $97,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.00 per hour. An estimated 450 people work as graphic designers in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
| Median (annual) | $60,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.00 |
| 10th percentile | $37,960 |
| 90th percentile | $97,810 |
| Employment | 450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.