Graphic Designer Salary in Washington

Washington ยท Updated 2025 ยท Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$82,600
Mid-level
Entry Level
$54K
0โ€“2 years
Senior Level
$111K
6โ€“9 years
COL vs National
+18%
Cost of living

Graphic Designer Salary by Experience Level in Washington

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0โ€“2 years
$38K$45K$54,280$66K$80K
Mid Level
3โ€“5 years
$57K$68K$82,600$99K$118K
Senior Level
6โ€“9 years
$77K$92K$110,920$132K$158K
Lead / Principal
10โ€“14 years
$97K$116K$139,240$168K$201K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$124K$151K$182,900$222K$269K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Washington cost of living (ร—1.18 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

How Industry Affects Graphic Designer Pay in Washington

Technology / Software
$112K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$106K
+28%
Consulting
$101K
+22%
Healthcare
$89K
+8%
Government
$78K
-5%
Education
$73K
-12%
Nonprofit
$69K
-17%

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