Video Game Designers Salary in Washington
Video Game Designers in Washington earn a median of $130,480 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 11,580
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,580; the top 10% earn over $217,290. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Graphic Designers$72,710 median in Washington
- Art Directors$121,170 median in Washington
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$133,480 median in Washington
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$130,480 median in Washington
- Web Developers$130,440 median in Washington
- Search Marketing Strategists$95,120 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in Washington
How much do video game designers make in Washington?
The median is $130,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,580 and the top 10% earn over $217,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 46 (+25% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.