Top 15 cities for designers, all other by average salary
| San Jose, CA | $112,730 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $109,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $97,970 |
| Nashville, TN | $97,960 |
| New York, NY | $93,590 |
| Augusta, GA | $89,760 |
| Sacramento, CA | $86,980 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,520 |
| Denver, CO | $80,100 |
| Portland, OR | $79,990 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,420 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,020 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,970 |
Map: Designers, All Other salary by metro area
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Designers, All Other salary by state
New York pays other designers the most statewide, $101,430 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,430 | $86,030 | 1,050 | 1 | $93,590 | $93,590 |
| South Carolina | $97,840 | $83,980 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $90,580 | $75,490 | n/a | 1 | $97,970 | $97,970 |
| California | $87,050 | $65,420 | 3,110 | 6 | $112,730 | $76,970 |
| Tennessee | $81,910 | $72,450 | 280 | 2 | $97,960 | $68,360 |
| Illinois | $80,550 | $77,460 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $77,860 | $77,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,990 | $72,760 | n/a | 1 | $75,310 | $75,310 |
| Georgia | $75,510 | $58,560 | 810 | 2 | $89,760 | $78,020 |
| New Jersey | $75,080 | $59,470 | 550 | 1 | $61,270 | $61,270 |
| New Hampshire | $73,870 | $94,660 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $73,630 | $66,580 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $71,930 | $85,700 | n/a | 1 | $69,020 | $69,020 |
| Virginia | $71,690 | $60,000 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $71,270 | $61,070 | 280 | 1 | $79,990 | $79,990 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $70,760 | $70,760 |
| Colorado | $69,340 | $65,630 | 230 | 1 | $80,100 | $80,100 |
| Washington | $68,350 | $57,510 | 350 | 1 | $69,150 | $69,150 |
| Florida | $66,050 | $65,510 | 440 | 4 | $79,420 | $52,930 |
| Louisiana | $65,340 | $57,020 | 250 | 2 | $72,580 | $61,480 |
| Maryland | $64,870 | $60,910 | 260 | 1 | $65,390 | $65,390 |
| North Carolina | $64,410 | $51,740 | 120 | 1 | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Michigan | n/a | n/a | 150 | 3 | $64,080 | $57,470 |
| Utah | $55,870 | $55,920 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $54,980 | $41,590 | n/a | 3 | $66,110 | $54,310 |
| Missouri | $49,550 | $48,320 | 120 | 1 | $54,390 | $54,390 |
| Ohio | $49,030 | $38,430 | n/a | 1 | $48,810 | $48,810 |
| Arkansas | $46,960 | $44,470 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $44,640 | $42,000 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Designers, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $112,730 | $129,110 | $54.20 | 160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $109,400 | $103,040 | $52.59 | 320 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $97,970 | $81,800 | $47.10 | n/a |
| Nashville, TN | $97,960 | $85,280 | $47.10 | 120 |
| New York, NY | $93,590 | $82,170 | $44.99 | 1,260 |
| Augusta, GA | $89,760 | $83,980 | $43.16 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $86,980 | $84,180 | $41.82 | 110 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,560 | $76,070 | $41.62 | 140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,520 | $58,930 | $39.19 | 1,970 |
| Denver, CO | $80,100 | $69,620 | $38.51 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $79,990 | $70,790 | $38.46 | 200 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,420 | $65,550 | $38.18 | 90 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,020 | $58,560 | $37.51 | 580 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,860 | $73,290 | $37.43 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $76,970 | $65,370 | $37.01 | 110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,310 | $64,970 | $36.21 | 120 |
| New Orleans, LA | $72,580 | $67,200 | $34.89 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $70,760 | $60,910 | $34.02 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $70,390 | $62,100 | $33.84 | 40 |
| Seattle, WA | $69,150 | $61,670 | $33.25 | 250 |
| Honolulu, HI | $69,020 | $43,890 | $33.18 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $68,440 | $67,840 | $32.90 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $68,360 | $50,010 | $32.86 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $66,110 | $67,770 | $31.79 | 30 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,390 | $69,100 | $31.44 | 140 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,080 | $50,810 | $30.81 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,480 | $51,480 | $29.56 | 90 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $61,270 | $52,990 | $29.46 | 30 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,920 | $57,230 | $28.81 | 30 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $59,770 | $58,990 | $28.74 | 30 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,470 | $47,240 | $27.63 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,780 | $52,390 | $27.30 | n/a |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,390 | $52,010 | $26.15 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $54,310 | $39,670 | $26.11 | n/a |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,930 | $43,750 | $25.45 | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,810 | $38,430 | $23.47 | 30 |
Related jobs
- Graphic DesignersU.S. average $70,560
- Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersU.S. average $42,830
- Art DirectorsU.S. average $129,440
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsU.S. average $73,150
- Commercial and Industrial DesignersU.S. average $93,260
- Floral DesignersU.S. average $39,520
- Interior DesignersU.S. average $74,540
- Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsU.S. average $112,870
Designers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other designers make the most money?
In San Jose, CA, with an average of $112,730 a year, among the 36 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other designers salary in the U.S.?
$79,090 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $64,950, so half of other designers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other designers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other designers nationwide earn between $51,020 (25th percentile) and $95,860 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other designers the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $101,430 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other designers pay the lowest?
Columbus, OH, at $48,810 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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