Graphic Designer Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median graphic designer in the San Francisco area earns $92,050 a year ($44.25 an hour), 46% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 23% above the California median ($75,130). Half of the 3,870 graphic designers there earn between $68,680 and $115,940.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,470 | $46,190 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $68,680 | $55,500 | $49,040 |
| Median | $92,050 | $75,130 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $115,940 | $99,240 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $142,460 | $129,560 | $104,910 |
| Average | $102,130 | $86,800 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 3,870 | 27,390 | 197,830 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- Sacramento, CA: $74,680
- Los Angeles, CA: $72,400
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.