Graphic Designers, Washington
$85,420
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of wages roughly $66,620 to $107,590.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +35.7%
- US median
- $62,960
- Metro RPP
- 108.9
- Middle half
- $66,620 to $107,590
- OEWS employment
- 4,420
- SOC
- 27-1024
Graphic Designers in Washington pay a median $85,420 (May 2025), 35.7% above the US median of $62,960. At local prices (RPP 108.9), that median buys about what $78,439 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$85,420 in Washington buys about what $78,439 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.1 vs all-items 108.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Graphic Designers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $85,420 | $66,620 to $107,590 | 108.9 |
| Boston | $78,270 | $61,490 to $98,260 | 108.3 |
| San Francisco | $92,050 | $68,680 to $115,940 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $59,620 | $48,490 to $69,580 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Graphic Designers in Washington?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $85,420.
- How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Graphic Designers?
- Local median pay is 35.7% above the national OEWS median of $62,960.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Washington is 108.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $85,420 has about the same purchasing power as $78,439 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.