How much does a Graphic Designer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graphic Designer in California is $80,109. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,189 to $89,359, with most professionals earning between $64,978 and $97,780.

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$72,189 to $89,359
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What is a Graphic Designer?

A Graphic Designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A Graphic Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures (sometimes) and advertising. They are also sometimes responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces, and web design. A core responsibility of the designer's job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and memorable....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $76,093 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $77,662 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $79,935 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $76,035 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $74,270 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $78,889 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $76,195 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $72,338 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $88,694 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $88,491 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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