Graphic Designers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $62,040 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $98,150
Employed locally 1,330
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $62,040
    75th
    $78,110
    90th
    $98,150

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,440
    Coaches and Scouts$44,100
    Public Relations Specialists$73,740
    Producers and Directors$81,720
    Interpreters and Translators$77,710
    Photographers$42,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Riverside, CA is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.87 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Riverside, CA is 1.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.