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How much does a graphic designer make in Chico?

$58,040a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $27.90 an hour or $4,837 a month.

Hourly
$27.90
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
144 of 346
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,460Median: $58,040Highest 10%: $97,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,460$18.97
25th$47,310$22.75
Median$58,040$27.90
75th$73,880$35.52
90th$97,780$47.01

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

San Jose, CA$97,360
San Francisco, CA$92,050
Napa, CA$79,090
Santa Maria, CA$78,500
Santa Rosa, CA$75,750
Vallejo, CA$74,800
Sacramento, CA$74,680
Los Angeles, CA$72,400
Modesto, CA$69,110
Oxnard, CA$67,300
Salinas, CA$66,940
Visalia, CA$66,040
Riverside, CA$65,900
Santa Cruz, CA$64,510
Bakersfield, CA$61,970
Stockton, CA$61,030
Fresno, CA$58,280
Graphic Designer salary in California Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $27.90 ($58,040 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Chico than the national average?

No: $58,040 against $62,960 nationally, 8% less.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $75,130, so Chico pays 23% less.

Where does Chico rank for graphic designer pay?

144 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,780 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.