Graphic Designers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $66,970 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.20
10th percentile $43,940
90th percentile $111,720
Employed locally 80
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,940
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $66,970
    75th
    $93,840
    90th
    $111,720

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Graphic Designers salary is 29% 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
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    Producers and Directors $69,120
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $37,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Salinas, CA is $32.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.80 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Salinas, CA is 9.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,940 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.