Graphic Designers Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.69 – $33.76
Average Annual Pay
Range: $63,835 – $70,219
How much do Graphic Designers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$27.39/hr
Range: $26.09 – $28.70
Annual Rate
$56,973
Range: $54,260 – $59,686
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.22/hr
Range: $30.69 – $33.76
Annual Rate
$67,027
Range: $63,835 – $70,219
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.05/hr
Range: $35.29 – $38.82
Annual Rate
$77,081
Range: $73,410 – $80,752
Graphic Designers job description
Graphic Designers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred

