Graphic Designers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $55,500 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $91,050
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $55,500
    75th
    $73,680
    90th
    $91,050

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Graphic Designers salary is 19% 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
    Public Relations Specialists $65,510
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,190
    Editors $67,390
    Floral Designers $35,540
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $45,070
    Writers and Authors $68,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Chico, CA is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.01 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Chico, CA is 9.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.