Graphic Designers Salary in California
Graphic Designers in California earn a median of $75,130 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($62,960)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,390
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,190; the top 10% earn over $129,560. Nationally the range is $39,520 to $104,910.
States ranked near California
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- Art Directors$137,780 median in California
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$130,540 median in California
- Video Game Designers$136,110 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Interior Designers$80,230 median in California
- Film and Video Editors$88,490 median in California
- Set and Exhibit Designers$105,030 median in California
Graphic Designers pay in California
How much do graphic designers make in California?
The median is $75,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,190 and the top 10% earn over $129,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for graphic designers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $62,960). Living costs are not included.