Graphic Designers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $68,710 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.03
10th percentile $43,360
90th percentile $124,030
Employed locally 2,330
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,360
    25th
    $54,410
    50th (median)
    $68,710
    75th
    $91,930
    90th
    $124,030

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Graphic Designers salary is 27% 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

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350
    Interior Designers $73,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Portland, OR-WA is $33.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.06 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 12.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,360 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,410.