Graphic Designers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $63,340 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $93,370
Employed locally 30
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $63,340
    75th
    $77,050
    90th
    $93,370

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 97% Median Graphic Designers salary is 3% 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
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,160
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    Public Relations Specialists $65,420
    Interpreters and Translators $49,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Merced, CA is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

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

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.