How much does a designer make in Washington?
$57,510a year
Median yearly pay for designers in Washington. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $57,510Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| Median | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.83 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $70,790 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 15. Virginia | $60,000 |
| 16. New Jersey | $59,470 |
| 17. Georgia | $58,560 |
| 18. Washington | $57,510 |
| 19. Louisiana | $57,020 |
| 20. Utah | $55,920 |
| 21. North Carolina | $51,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $27.65 ($57,510 a year).
Do designers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $57,510 against $64,950 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Washington rank for designer pay?
Washington ranks 18 of 26 states.
Which city in Washington pays designers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $70,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.