Graphic Designers Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $54,720 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $93,490
Employed locally 60
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $73,530
    90th
    $93,490

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 76% Median Graphic Designers salary is 24% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $71,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,220
    Coaches and Scouts $45,820
    Producers and Directors $60,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $43,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Redding, CA is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Redding, CA is 10.7% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.