Graphic Designers Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $57,740 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $92,320
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $72,700
    90th
    $92,320

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 85% Median Graphic Designers salary is 15% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,190
    Public Relations Specialists $70,100
    Floral Designers $36,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Yakima, WA is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.94 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Yakima, WA is 5.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.