Graphic Designers salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $61,140–$98,590
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 136
Graphic Designers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $76,720 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,710 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% above the WA statewide median of $72,710. It ranks #8 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,710 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Seattle
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services | $137,800 | 5 |
| Amazon | $137,800 | 83 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S. | $124,150 | 6 |
Graphic Designers pay in other WA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $56,530 |
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Questions
What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $76,720 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,710 jobs pay between $61,140 and $98,590. The 10th percentile is $51,660 and the 90th is $125,220.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% above the WA statewide median of $72,710. It ranks #8 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Graphic Designers make an hour in Seattle?
About $36.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $76,720 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.39–$47.40 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Graphic Designers the most in Seattle?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon Web Services ($137,800), Amazon ($137,800), Amazon Development Center U.S. ($124,150). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.