Graphic Designers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,470 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $118,880
Employed locally 1,070
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $59,090
    50th (median)
    $75,470
    75th
    $94,850
    90th
    $118,880

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Graphic Designers salary is 20% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160
    Editors $75,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Sacramento, CA is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,090.