Graphic Designers pay in California
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Graphic Designers in California is $76,246, based on 23,370 workers. Among the 3 states with published data, that ranks number 2. The BLS national median for the occupation is $62,960, so California averages 21.1% above it.
Published data for California currently covers the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, with a local median wage of $72,400.
Cost of living for Graphic Designers in California
We compare 2 California counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin, $18,389. Orange County, CA leaves the smallest, $15,893. The median wage covers all four basics in 2 of the 2 counties.
Graphic Designers in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Graphic Designers are New York ($76,251) and New Jersey ($75,852).
Frequently asked questions: Graphic Designers in California
How much do Graphic Designers earn in California?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $76,246.
Which California county is best for Graphic Designers?
Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($18,389). Orange County, CA follows at $15,893.