Graphic Designers Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $70,590 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.94
10th percentile $42,460
90th percentile $102,370
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,460
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $70,590
    75th
    $85,590
    90th
    $102,370

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 98% Median Graphic Designers salary is 2% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Walla Walla?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Walla Walla, WA is $33.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,460 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.