SOC 27-1029 · May 2025 · United States
Designers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Designers, All Other across the United States is $64,950 per year, measured over 9,480 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $94,660.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Designers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 146.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $94,660 and Ohio pays $38,430.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $94,660 | — | |
| 2 | New York | $86,030 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $85,700 | — | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $83,980 | 60 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $77,460 | 30 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $75,490 | — | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $72,760 | — | |
| 8 | Tennessee | $72,450 | 280 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $66,580 | 70 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $65,630 | 230 |
States with the most Designers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,110 | $65,420 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,050 | $86,030 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 810 | $58,560 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 550 | $59,470 | |
| 5 | Florida | 440 | $65,510 | |
| 6 | Washington | 350 | $57,510 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 280 | $61,070 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 280 | $72,450 | |
| 9 | Maryland | 260 | $60,910 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 250 | $57,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $129,110 | 160 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $103,040 | 320 |
| 3 | Nashville | $85,280 | 120 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $84,180 | 110 |
| 5 | Augusta | $83,980 | 30 |
| 6 | New York | $82,170 | 1,260 |
| 7 | Las Vegas | $81,800 | — |
| 8 | San Diego | $76,070 | 140 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $73,290 | — |
| 10 | Portland | $70,790 | 200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.