Graphic Designer Salary in California
Based on 28K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$76,440
$36.75/hr
vs National Average
$57,115
+33.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $128K
28K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Graphic Designer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,650 |
| 25th percentile | $57,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,440 |
| 75th percentile | $99,510 |
| 90th percentile | $128,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Graphic Designer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,460 |
| 2023 | $74,360 |
| 2024 | $76,440 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,460 | $53,507 |
| 2023 | $74,360 | $54,331 |
| 2024 | $76,440 | $57,115 |