Graphic Designers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $55,660 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $78,530
Employed locally 200
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $63,670
    90th
    $78,530

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Graphic Designers salary is 20% 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
    Public Relations Specialists $57,720
    Coaches and Scouts $46,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,970
    Producers and Directors $60,480
    Editors $61,950
    Music Directors and Composers $59,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Eugene, OR is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.62 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Eugene, OR is 9.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.