Designers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for designerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,040 ≈ $30/hr
National median salary $53,080
Total employment 550,190 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do designers make in the U.S.?
The median designers salary in the United States is $53,080 per year (mean $63,040), and about 80% earn between $33,970 and $102,620.
How much do designers make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.