Graphic Designers Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,460 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $102,050
Employed locally 90
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $74,460
    75th
    $83,340
    90th
    $102,050

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Graphic Designers salary is 32% 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

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $51,260
    Public Relations Specialists $73,510
    Interior Designers $75,710
    Producers and Directors $78,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Napa, CA is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.64 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Napa, CA is 21.5% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.