Graphic Designers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $59,160 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $101,110
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $79,170
    90th
    $101,110

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 87% Median Graphic Designers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,000
    California $76,440
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,820

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,520
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540
    Floral Designers $41,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bakersfield, CA is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.19 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.5% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.