Graphic Designers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $70,590 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.94
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $54,700
    50th (median)
    $70,590
    75th
    $96,780
    90th
    $108,130

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Graphic Designers salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Washington $76,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Walla Walla, WA $70,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710

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    Floral Designers$36,910
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Kennewick, WA is $33.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.70 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Kennewick, WA is 15.2% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,700.