Graphic Designers Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $59,760 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $86,460
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $67,860
    90th
    $86,460

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Graphic Designers salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $76,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $75,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,540
    New York $74,530
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $62,070
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Albany, OR is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Albany, OR is 2.5% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Albany?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.