Graphic Designers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $55,780 -9% vs national
Median hourly $26.82
10th percentile $42,270
90th percentile $78,010
Employed locally 350
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,270
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $55,780
    75th
    $68,190
    90th
    $78,010

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Graphic Designers salary is 23% 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,590
    Public Relations Specialists$71,380
    Producers and Directors$60,440
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,450
    Photographers$36,830
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Spokane, WA is $26.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.22 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Spokane, WA is 9% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,270 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.