Graphic Designers Jobs Pay in California
Average Hourly Pay
$35.94
12.3%Above national average
Range: $29.66 – $57.33
Average Annual Pay
$74,762
12.3%Above national average
Range: $61,693 – $119,246
How much do Graphic Designers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$30.55/hr
Range: $25.21 – $48.73
Annual Rate
$63,548
Range: $52,439 – $101,359
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.94/hr
Range: $29.66 – $57.33
Annual Rate
$74,762
Range: $61,693 – $119,246
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$41.33/hr
Range: $34.11 – $65.93
Annual Rate
$85,976
Range: $70,947 – $137,133
Graphic Designers job description
Graphic Designers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
