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UX Designer Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$136,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.44/hr
▲ 31% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
27,090
public U.S. Median
$104,000
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,932 #1 of 46

UX Designer pay in California, explained

Ux designers in California earn a median of $136,110 per year ($65.44 per hour), which is 31% above the national median of $104,000. Entry-level workers earn around $68,090, while the most experienced UX designers reach about $219,750. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $136,110 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $136,110 is worth about $122,932 in national buying power — ranking California #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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UX Designer pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,090
$32.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$136,110
$65.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$219,750
$105.65/hr

UX Designer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $136,110 $122,932 —
Oregon $102,220 $98,896 +$33,890
Arizona $98,070 $97,411 +$38,040
Nevada $80,120 $80,137 +$55,990

UX Designer in California: FAQ

How much do UX designers make in California?

Ux designers in California earn a median of $136,110 per year ($65.44 per hour), compared with $104,000 nationally.

Does California pay UX designers well?

At $136,110, California pays 31% above the national median for UX designers. An estimated 27,090 work in the state.

UX Designer salary in other states

Washington · $130,480 New York · $120,990 Massachusetts · $113,540 New Hampshire · $111,150 District of Columbia · $107,650 Rhode Island · $105,990 Pennsylvania · $104,160 Georgia · $103,810 Texas · $102,650 Oregon · $102,220 Utah · $99,990 Arizona · $98,070

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