Graphic Designer Salary in Washington, DC
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The median graphic designer in the Washington area earns $85,420 a year ($41.07 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($62,960). Half of the 4,420 graphic designers there earn between $66,620 and $107,590.
Median $85,420
10th: $48,58090th: $131,810
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,580 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $66,620 | $49,040 |
| Median | $85,420 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $107,590 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $131,810 | $104,910 |
| Average | $89,540 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 4,420 | 197,830 |
Washington, DC ranks 3rd 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
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- 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.