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Graphic Designer Salary in Washington (2026)
$34.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,981/year ($4,998/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 8th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 3,960 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $72,710 a year — though pay ranges from $47,780 for newcomers to $115,210 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,960 Graphic Designer jobs in Washington (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Graphic Designer salary of $72,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $59,981 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $72,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,166 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,562 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,981 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Washington?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Washington is $72,710 per year ($34.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,390 and $93,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $72,710, a single filer in Washington takes home about $59,981 per year ($4,998 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,960 Graphic Designer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.