Graphic Designers Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,270 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $92,790
Employed locally 250
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $59,270
    75th
    $74,480
    90th
    $92,790

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Graphic Designers salary is 18% 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$38,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,380
    Public Relations Specialists$65,280
    Producers and Directors$75,700
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,840
    Interpreters and Translators$64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Fresno, CA is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.78 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Fresno, CA is 3.3% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.