How much does a graphic designer make in Portland?
$75,650a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.37 an hour or $6,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.37
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,890Median: $75,650Highest 10%: $170,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.89 | |
| 90th | $170,700 | $82.06 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Salem, OR | $65,720 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,970 |
| Bend, OR | $57,800 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.37 ($75,650 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $75,650 against $62,960 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,040, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for graphic designer pay?
13 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,700 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.