Graphic Designers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $62,760 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $45,630
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 110
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,630
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $62,760
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $95,150

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 67% Median Graphic Designers salary is 33% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $70,590
    Walla Walla, WA $70,590

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,110
    Coaches and Scouts $46,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,140
    Editors $80,080
    Technical Writers $80,360
    Producers and Directors $67,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Olympia, WA is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.94 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Olympia, WA is 2.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,630 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.