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Mid-level Graphic Designers salary in California

Roles that require qualified independent work on routine tasks. Typically two to five years of relevant experience.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
P25 to MEDIAN of the California OES distribution for Graphic Designers.
DOL OFLC offered median
$115,570
Across 151 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Mid-level Graphic Designers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 151 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $115,570. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified151$115,570

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Mid-level Graphic Designers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Google LLCUX Designer22$139,000
Amazon.com Services LLCUX Designer II13$137,600
Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.UX Designer II9$143,900
Intuit Inc.Product Designer5$124,800
Meta Platforms, IncProduct Designer4$168,125
LINKEDIN CORPORATIONProduct Designer4$119,000
Visa U.S.A. Inc.User Experience Analyst3$117,600
Apple Inc.Marcom Designer3$88,100
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLCUX DESIGNER II3$154,500
Solestage Inc.Graphic Designer2$68,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Graphic Designer at New Classic Hone Furnishings, Inc.
    $57,200
    FontanaWage Level IIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-326309
  • UX Designer at Google LLC
    $175,000
    DublinWage Level IIDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25241-277094
  • Lead Graphic Designer at Royal Dynasty US Restaurant Management, Inc.
    $80,891
    HaywardWage Level IIDecided Sep 4, 2025I-200-25239-271066
  • SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER at BRAZILIAN PROFESSIONALS LLC
    $82,560
    AGOURA HILLSWage Level IIDecided Aug 29, 2025I-203-25234-261131
  • Graphic Designer at AmCan Top Consulting Group Inc
    $67,558
    IrvineWage Level IIDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-257353
  • Graphic Designer at Accelura Corporation
    $76,650
    PasadenaWage Level IIDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-220939
  • UX Designer II at Amazon.com Services LLC
    $67,558
    Culver CityWage Level IIDecided Aug 11, 2025I-200-25216-218247
  • Senior Comm Design - Graphic Designer at IDEO LLC
    $102,800
    San FranciscoWage Level IIDecided Aug 1, 2025I-200-25206-199511

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.