Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,170 | $64,771 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.49 | $31.14 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $61,014.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Graphic Designer in South Carolina is $57,170, or about $27.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Graphic Designers is $64,771. South Carolina is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level graphic designers in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,930 graphic designer jobs on record and a median salary of $57,170, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 339 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 52% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Art Directors at $87,990, Designers, All Other at $83,980, Technical Writers at $82,540 — all figures are median annual wages for South Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, graphic designers rank 339 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 52% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in South Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $87,990 | $550 |
| Designers, All Other | $83,980 | $60 |
| Technical Writers | $82,540 | $700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $77,300 | $810 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $74,010 | $50 |
| Interior Designers | $63,790 | $940 |
South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 713 occupations in South Carolina.