Graphic Designers Salary in Salem, OR

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

Median annual salary $63,590 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $108,350
Employed locally 180
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $84,900
    90th
    $108,350

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Graphic Designers salary is 16% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,770
    Coaches and Scouts $45,980
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,530
    Interpreters and Translators $77,320
    Technical Writers $77,480
    Floral Designers $36,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Salem, OR is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.57 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Salem, OR is 3.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.