Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $136,110 | $109,436 | +24% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.44 | $52.61 | +24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $122,954.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $151,900 | $116,250 | $217,000 | 244 |
| Oakland | $137,200 | $105,000 | $196,000 | 196 |
| Los Angeles | $125,440 | $96,000 | $179,200 | 173 |
| Long Beach | $117,600 | $90,000 | $168,000 | 153 |
| San Diego | $115,640 | $88,500 | $165,200 | 161 |
| Sacramento | $105,840 | $81,000 | $151,200 | 130 |
| Fresno | $93,100 | $71,250 | $133,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a UX Designer in California is $136,110, or about $65.44 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for UX Designers is $109,436. California is +24% above the national median.
Entry-level ux designers in California typically earn from $116,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 27,090 ux designer jobs on record and a median salary of $136,110, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.