Graphic Designers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $70,300 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.80
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $131,390
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $70,300
    75th
    $94,270
    90th
    $131,390

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 88% Median Graphic Designers salary is 12% 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 $45,780
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,120
    Public Relations Specialists $68,560
    Photographers $44,240
    Floral Designers $45,330
    Interpreters and Translators $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Modesto, CA is $33.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.19 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Modesto, CA is 14.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.