Creative pay 2026
UX/UI designer salary in Washington (2026)
UX/UI designers in Washington earn a median $130,480 a year ($62.73 an hour), according to BLS wage data for May 2025. That is 25% more than the US median of $104,000, and 2nd-highest of 48 states and territories with published figures. It is 2.1 times the median for all jobs in Washington.
- $130,480median a year in Washington
- $62.73median an hour
- +25%vs the US median ($104,000)
- 11,580employee jobs (BLS estimate)
What is the salary range for an ux/ui designer in Washington?
Half of UX/UI designers in Washington earn between $75,570 and $170,400. The gap between the top and bottom 10% (3.6 times) is about the national spread.
| 10th percentile | $60,580 | $53,750 | $29.12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $75,570 | $73,290 | $36.33 |
| Median | $130,480 | $104,000 | $62.73 |
| 75th | $170,400 | $158,820 | $81.92 |
| 90th percentile | $217,290 | $201,550 | $104.47 |
The mean (average) is $134,700, above the median, pulled up by the highest earners.
How does Washington compare with other states?
Washington is in the top five for UX/UI designers' pay. Only California pays more.
Which cities in Washington pay UX/UI designers best?
Of the 7 metro areas in Washington where BLS publishes a median for the job, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue pays most, at $133,760, 3% above the state median.
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 10,330 | $133,760 | $64.31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 880 | $120,640 | $58.00 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 210 | $95,070 | $45.71 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 170 | $92,790 | $44.61 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 50 | $111,420 | $53.57 |
| Yakima, WA | 50 | $85,760 | $41.23 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 40 | $83,300 | $40.05 |
How many UX/UI designers work in Washington?
BLS estimates 11,580 employee jobs, 3.26 in every 1,000 jobs in the state. The job is concentrated here: Washington's share of employment in it is 4.47 times the national share (BLS's location quotient).
Employees only. BLS does not count the self-employed, who are a large share of several creative jobs.
What do other creative jobs pay in Washington?
1 of the 6 other creative jobs below pay a higher median in Washington.
| Motion designer | $133,480 | 1,130 |
|---|---|---|
| Copywriter | $85,700 | 770 |
| Graphic designer | $72,710 | 3,960 |
| Video editor | $66,870 | 450 |
| Videographer | $60,250 | 440 |
| Photographer | $48,050 | 960 |
What do freelance UX/UI designers charge?
Upwork, UX designers list $25 to $39 an hour, worldwide. Washington's employee median of $62.73 an hour is above that range, and a freelancer also has to cover unpaid hours, kit and tax. The rate calculator works out an hourly rate from the salary you want.
Questions
What is the average ux/ui designer salary in Washington?
The median is $130,480 a year and the mean is $134,700, from BLS data for May 2025 covering about 11,580 employee jobs.
How much does an ux/ui designer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly wage is $62.73. The bottom 10% earn under $29.12 and the top 10% over $104.47.
What does a starting ux/ui designer earn in Washington?
BLS does not publish pay by experience. The lowest-paid quarter of UX/UI designers in Washington earn under $75,570 a year and the lowest-paid tenth under $60,580, which is the nearest guide to starting pay.
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Where do these numbers come from?
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (published 15 May 2026). Occupation 15-1255, Web and Digital Interface Designers. Employees only; annual figures are hourly times 2,080.
n = 11,580 jobs in the Washington estimate. Last updated 2 October 2026.
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UX/UI designer pay in other states
- California $136,110
- New York $120,990
- Massachusetts $113,540
- New Hampshire $111,150
- District of Columbia $107,650
- Pennsylvania $104,160
- Georgia $103,810
- Texas $102,650
- Oregon $102,220
- Utah $99,990
- Arizona $98,070
- North Carolina $97,990