How much does a designer make in Los Angeles?
$58,930a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $129,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $51,020 | $24.53 | |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $85,190 | $40.96 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.07 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for designers.
| San Jose, CA | $129,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,180 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $65,370 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).
Do designers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $58,930 against $64,950 nationally, 9% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,420, so Los Angeles pays 10% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for designer pay?
23 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.