The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $82,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,580.
Pay spans roughly $48,900 at the 10th percentile to $132,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.60 per hour. An estimated 4,670 people work as graphic designers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $82,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.60 |
| 10th percentile | $48,900 |
| 90th percentile | $132,460 |
| Employment | 4,670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.