SOC 27-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Designers, All Other — Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Designers, All Other in Dallas, TX is $52,390 per year, 19.3% below the national median of $64,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Designers, All Other in Dallas, TX is $52,390 per year, 19.3% below the national median of $64,950. Half of workers earn between $41,000 and $80,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,880 and the ninetieth at $83,470.
Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $67,770. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 402nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,880 | −66.3% |
| 25th | $41,000 | −36.9% |
| Median (50th) | $52,390 | −19.3% |
| 75th | $80,980 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $83,470 | +28.5% |
| Mean | $56,780 | −12.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dallas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $52,390 goes as far as $53,955 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,955US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,390 a year, 19.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,880 to $83,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $67,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Designers, All Other in Dallas, TX?
The median annual wage is $52,390, or $25.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Dallas, TX is 19.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dallas, TX earns more than $83,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $67,770 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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