Graphic Designers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $66,410 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $105,360
Employed locally 100
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $53,830
    50th (median)
    $66,410
    75th
    $85,500
    90th
    $105,360

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $47,820
    Coaches and Scouts $44,980
    Public Relations Specialists $80,660
    Photographers $47,740
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,950
    Producers and Directors $77,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Vallejo, CA is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.49 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Vallejo, CA is 8.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,830.