How much does a graphic designer make in Los Angeles?
$72,400a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $34.81 an hour or $6,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.81
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 13,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,500Median: $72,400Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $53,790 | $25.86 | |
| Median | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 75th | $95,440 | $45.88 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.42 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Chico, CA | $58,040 |
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 graphic designer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $34.81 ($72,400 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $72,400 against $62,960 nationally, 15% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $75,130, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for graphic designer pay?
18 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.