How much does a designer make in Washington?
$60,910a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.28 an hour or $5,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.28
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $60,910Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| Median | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 75th | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.09 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.28 ($60,910 a year).
Do designers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $60,910 against $64,950 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for designer pay?
21 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 or more.
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.