Designers, All Other Salary
The median designers, all other salary in the United States is $64,950 per year ($31.23/hour). Salaries range from $43,030 at the entry level to $129,110+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,480 designers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$64,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.23
per hour
Employment
9,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$43,030
25th percentile
$51,020
Median
$64,950
75th percentile
$95,860
90th percentile
$129,110
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Designers, All Other Salary by State
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$38K$95K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$95K
+46%
New York
$86K
+32%
Hawaii
$86K
+32%
South Carolina
$84K
+29%
Illinois
$77K
+19%
Nevada
$75K
+16%
Pennsylvania
$73K
+12%
Tennessee
$72K
+12%
Indiana
$67K
+3%
Colorado
$66K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $94,660 | +45.7% |
| New York | $86,030 | +32.5% |
| Hawaii | $85,700 | +31.9% |
| South Carolina | $83,980 | +29.3% |
| Illinois | $77,460 | +19.3% |
| Nevada | $75,490 | +16.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $72,760 | +12.0% |
| Tennessee | $72,450 | +11.5% |
| Indiana | $66,580 | +2.5% |
| Colorado | $65,630 | +1.0% |
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Designers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,110 | +98.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,040 | +58.6% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $85,280 | +31.3% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $84,180 | +29.6% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $83,980 | +29.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,170 | +26.5% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $81,800 | +25.9% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,070 | +17.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,290 | +12.8% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $70,790 | +9.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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