Graphic Designer III
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,285 to $7,869 | $75,420 to $94,428 |
| L | $6,471 to $8,103 | $77,652 to $97,236 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R14, Printing and Allied Trades.
Where these jobs are
95 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 20 |
| Department of Water Resources | 6 |
| California Department of Tax and Fee Administration | 5 |
| Employment Development Department | 5 |
| Parks, California State | 5 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Graphic Designers across all California employers was $75,130 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $75,420 to $97,236 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 29 Identifies classes excluded from collective bargaining for Department of Finance and State Controller's Office employees only.