Graphic Designer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median graphic designer in the Seattle area earns $76,720 a year ($36.88 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 6% above the Washington median ($72,710). Half of the 2,710 graphic designers there earn between $61,140 and $98,590.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,660 | $47,780 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $61,140 | $57,390 | $49,040 |
| Median | $76,720 | $72,710 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $98,590 | $93,490 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $125,220 | $115,210 | $104,910 |
| Average | $82,290 | $77,910 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 2,710 | 3,960 | 197,830 |
Seattle, WA ranks 6th for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
- Portland, OR: $75,650
- Sacramento, CA: $74,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.