How much does a designer make in Sacramento?
$84,180a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $40.47 an hour or $7,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.47
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,100Median: $84,180Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,100 | $24.09 | |
| 25th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $84,180 | $40.47 | |
| 75th | $113,700 | $54.65 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.66 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for designers.
| San Jose, CA | $129,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $65,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,930 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $40.47 ($84,180 a year).
Do designers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $84,180 against $64,950 nationally, 30% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,420, so Sacramento pays 29% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for designer pay?
4 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 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.