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How much does a graphic designer make in Bellingham?

$59,850a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.

Hourly
$28.77
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
111 of 346
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,850Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $99,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,850$21.56
25th$49,490$23.79
Median$59,850$28.77
75th$76,210$36.64
90th$99,090$47.64

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Seattle, WA$76,720
Portland, OR$75,650
Kennewick, WA$74,520
Bremerton, WA$70,420
Olympia, WA$67,710
Yakima, WA$57,970
Spokane, WA$56,530
Graphic Designer salary in Washington Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Bellingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Relations Specialist$77,320
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$48,770
Coach and Scout$46,430
Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Bellingham?

The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Bellingham than the national average?

No: $59,850 against $62,960 nationally, 5% less.

How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $72,710, so Bellingham pays 18% less.

Where does Bellingham rank for graphic designer pay?

111 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Bellingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,090 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.