The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $59,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,520.
Pay spans roughly $37,040 at the 10th percentile to $94,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.80 per hour. An estimated 1,210 people work as graphic designers in Raleigh-Cary, NC.
| Median (annual) | $59,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.80 |
| 10th percentile | $37,040 |
| 90th percentile | $94,590 |
| Employment | 1,210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.