Designers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for designers, all other in the U.S. is $64,950 ($31.23 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,950
- Mean annual wage
- $79,090
- Median hourly wage
- $31.23
- Employment
- 9,480
9,480 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| 25th percentile | $51,020 | $24.53 |
| Median (50th) | $64,950 | $31.23 |
| 75th percentile | $95,860 | $46.09 |
| 90th percentile | $129,110 | $62.07 |
Highest-paying states for designers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $94,660 | — |
| New York | $86,030 | 1,050 |
| Hawaii | $85,700 | — |
| South Carolina | $83,980 | 60 |
| Illinois | $77,460 | 30 |
| Nevada | $75,490 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $72,760 | — |
| Tennessee | $72,450 | 280 |
| Indiana | $66,580 | 70 |
| Colorado | $65,630 | 230 |
Lowest-paying states
- Ohio: $38,430 median annual wage
- Texas: $41,590 median annual wage
- Montana: $42,000 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $44,470 median annual wage
- Missouri: $48,320 median annual wage
About this occupation
All designers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.1% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 44.8% |
| Master's degree | 14.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Public Relations Specialists$74,750
- Coaches and Scouts$47,320
- Graphic Designers$62,960
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,390
- Producers and Directors$90,360
- Editors$77,920
- Interior Designers$67,190
- Audio and Video Technicians$58,100
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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