Designers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for designers, all other is $31.45 an hour ($65,420 a year). About 3,110 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($64,950). California ranks 12th of 26 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for designers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| 25% of workers | $24.53 | $51,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.45 | $65,420 |
| 75% of workers | $49.55 | $103,060 |
| 90% of workers | $67.52 | $140,430 |
Designers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $129,110 | 160 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $103,040 | 320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $84,180 | 110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,070 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $65,370 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $58,930 | 1,970 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for designers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
| Art Directors | $137,780 |
| Interior Designers | $80,230 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $130,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $100,770 |
| Floral Designers | $47,040 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $105,030 |
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