Graphic Designers Salary in Oregon

Graphic designers in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $92,530 a year) and the least in Albany ($58,550), across the 5 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the graphic designers average at $85,140 and the median at $66,040 for 4,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,560.

Graphic Designers average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$92,530
Salem$65,470
Bend$63,830
Eugene$60,710
Albany$58,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$92,530	$75,650	$59,880	$67,130	105
Salem	$65,470	$65,720	$51,020	$50,111	104
Bend	$63,830	$57,800	$44,900	$48,919	104
Eugene	$60,710	$57,970	$44,990	$46,653	102
Albany	$58,550	$55,250	$46,440	$45,083	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Graphic Designers salary in other states

Graphic Designers salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.