Graphic Designers Jobs Pay in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $44.11 – $48.52
Average Annual Pay
Range: $91,749 – $100,924
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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$39.37/hr
Range: $37.49 – $41.24
Annual Rate
$81,886
Range: $77,987 – $85,785
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.32/hr
Range: $44.11 – $48.52
Annual Rate
$96,336
Range: $91,749 – $100,924
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.27/hr
Range: $50.73 – $55.80
Annual Rate
$110,786
Range: $105,511 – $116,063
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.
- •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
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred

