Graphic Designers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $67,990 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.69
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $103,620
Employed locally 230
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $67,990
    75th
    $84,430
    90th
    $103,620

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 66% Median Graphic Designers salary is 34% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,770
    Public Relations Specialists $76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,760
    Editors $94,750
    Interior Designers $74,580
    Producers and Directors $76,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Santa Rosa, CA is $32.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 10.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.