Web and Digital Interface Designers Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Web and Digital Interface Designers in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$136,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+31% vs US median
US median $104,000
State Rank
#1 of 46
27,090 employed here

How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers make in California?

Web and Digital Interface Designers working in California earn a median salary of $136,110 per year, or about $65.44 per hour. That is 31% above the national median of $104,000 for this occupation.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $68,090 while the top 10% make $219,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $91,600 and $191,960 a year.

Web and Digital Interface Designers salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$68,090$32.74
25th percentile (early career)$91,600$44.04
50th percentile (median)$136,110$65.44
75th percentile (experienced)$191,960$92.29
90th percentile (top earners)$219,750$105.65

How California compares

California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories for Web and Digital Interface Designers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$136,110
2Washington$130,480
3New York$120,990
4Massachusetts$113,540
5New Hampshire$111,150

Working as Web and Digital Interface Designers in California

Nationally, about 113,000 people work as Web and Digital Interface Designers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($136,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers make in California?
The median Web and Digital Interface Designers salary in California is $136,110 per year, or about $65.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,090 at the entry level to $219,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Web and Digital Interface Designers about 31% more than the national median of $104,000. California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Web and Digital Interface Designers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $136,110 a year. About 27,090 Web and Digital Interface Designers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.