Graphic Designers pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,430 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Florence earn between $40,840 and $71,040.
- $35K10th
- $41K25th
- $61KMedian
- $71K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,680 | $5,057 | $29.17 |
| Median | $60,640 | $5,053 | $29.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,840 | $3,403 | $19.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,040 | $5,920 | $34.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Florence earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($60,610) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $60,680 | $60,640 | $34,560 | $83,430 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $60,610 | $57,170 | $37,190 | $90,000 | 1,930 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $60,680, a single filer in Florence takes home about $49,229 a year, or $4,102 a month and $1,893 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $60,680 buys what about $69,929 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 4th of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($64,310).
- Charleston$64,310
- Greenville$62,350
- Spartanburg$60,930
- Florence$60,680
- Hilton Head Island$59,530
- Columbia$58,670
- Myrtle Beach$57,070
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Florence: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Florence?
$29.18 an hour on average, and $29.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Florence?
About $49,229 a year ($4,102 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,680.
Do graphic designers earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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