Designers, All Other pay in California
$87,050avg. a year
$41.85 an hour · 3,110 employed
Designers, All Other in California earn an average of $87,050 a year. That is $7,960 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $79,090. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $112,730.
$65,420Median pay
$41.85Average hourly
-7%Avg. pay since 2020
#4Of 26 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for designers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1160 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$112,730
$54.20 an hour
2320 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$109,400
$52.59 an hour
3110 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$86,980
$41.82 an hour
4140 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$86,560
$41.62 an hour
51,970 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$81,520
$39.19 an hour
6110 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$76,970
$37.01 an hour
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Designers, All Other pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California designers, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,090 | $38.02 |
| California | $87,050 | $41.85 |
| Nevada | $90,580 | $43.55 |
| Oregon | $71,270 | $34.26 |
Related jobs in California
- Graphic Designers$86,800
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49,090
- Interior Designers$89,740
- Art Directors$156,060
- Floral Designers$48,540
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$108,400
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do designers, all other make in California?
The average is $87,050 a year, and the median is $65,420. That is $7,960 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $79,090.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$41.85 an hour on average; the median is $31.45.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,730), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($109,400). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($76,970).
How does California rank?
California ranks #4 of 26 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1029. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national designers, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.