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Graphic Designer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$31.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,038/year ($4,170/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,140 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $66,040 a year — though pay ranges from $45,260 for newcomers to $170,680 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,140 Graphic Designer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Graphic Designer salary of $66,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,038 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $66,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,745 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,052 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,205 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,170 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Oregon?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Oregon is $66,040 per year ($31.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,420 and $103,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $66,040, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $50,038 per year ($4,170 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,140 Graphic Designer jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.