How much does a graphic designer make in Sacramento?
$74,680a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $35.90 an hour or $6,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.90
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,870Median: $74,680Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $59,030 | $28.38 | |
| Median | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| 75th | $91,670 | $44.07 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.67 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Chico, CA | $58,040 |
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 graphic designer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $35.90 ($74,680 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $74,680 against $62,960 nationally, 19% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $75,130, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for graphic designer pay?
15 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,900 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.