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Designers, All Other Salary

Designers, All Other earn a median $64,950 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

U.S. median
$64,950
$31.23 per hour
Range
$43,030 – $129,110
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,480
across the U.S.
▼1.9%
Pay trend: The median for designers, all other in the U.S. fell from $66,220 (May 2024) to $64,950 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 4.3%.

What designers, all other do

All designers not listed separately.

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
+1.2% (slower than average)
Openings per year
2,100
Self-employed
67%

Employment of designers, all other is projected to grow 1.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Designers, All Other take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Designers, All Other
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$54,367
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,531Monthly
$2,265Twice a month
$2,091Every 2 weeks
$26.14Hourly
  • Federal income tax$5,614
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,027
  • Medicare (1.45%)$942
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$54,367

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$43,030$20.69$36,755
25th percentile$51,020$24.53$43,175
Median (50th)$64,950$31.23$54,367
75th percentile$95,860$46.09$76,268
90th percentile (top earners)$129,110$62.07$99,513

Designers, All Other salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
New Hampshire $94,660—$75,423 $37,850 – $97,360—
New York $86,030+10.1%$65,303 $60,050 – $162,9901,050
Hawaii $85,700+5.2%$64,137 $43,890 – $102,350—
South Carolina $83,980+1.6%$64,028 $26,560 – $172,32060
Illinois $77,460−21.2%$59,634 $65,970 – $103,31030
Nevada $75,490+9.1%$61,937 $35,360 – $110,100—
Pennsylvania $72,760+6.9%$57,783 $49,660 – $105,160—
Tennessee $72,450+46.5%$59,799 $43,000 – $122,190280
Indiana $66,580—$53,734 $40,660 – $123,09070
Colorado $65,630+39.2%$52,734 $34,810 – $109,380230
Florida $65,510+30.4%$54,817 $28,250 – $101,000440
California $65,420−18.5%$51,873 $49,050 – $140,4303,110
Oregon $61,070−5.4%$46,736 $32,290 – $126,540280
Maryland $60,910−6.7%$48,592 $46,450 – $81,100260
Virginia $60,000−26.3%$47,754 $39,330 – $110,43050
New Jersey $59,470+6.2%$48,226 $33,320 – $129,850550
Georgia $58,560−17.0%$46,816 $46,420 – $107,080810
Washington $57,510+13.8%$48,389 $46,030 – $111,970350
Louisiana $57,020−11.0%$46,671 $40,910 – $101,750250
Utah $55,920−12.3%$45,561 $31,770 – $85,330—
North Carolina $51,740+3.6%$42,197 $38,360 – $109,380120
Missouri $48,320—$39,671 $28,600 – $75,670120
Arkansas $44,470−18.9%$36,390 $31,200 – $67,51040
Montana $42,000−4.2%$34,710 $23,670 – $89,04060
Texas $41,590+5.2%$35,598 $32,720 – $82,720—
Ohio $38,430+10.9%$32,784 $29,550 – $70,820—

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Graphic Designer$62,960Bachelor's degree-1.7%
Interior Designer$67,190Bachelor's degree+2.7%
Set and Exhibit Designer$75,240Bachelor's degree+1.4%
Fashion Designer$80,960Bachelor's degree+0.1%
Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910Bachelor's degree+2.4%
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390High school diploma or equivalent+2.7%
Floral Designer$37,360High school diploma or equivalent-5.6%
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$71,240No formal educational credential+2.0%
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$55,490Bachelor's degree-2.9%
Craft Artist$46,080No formal educational credential+2.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a designers, all other make?

The national median salary for designers, all other is $64,950 a year ($31.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,030 and the top 10% earn over $129,110. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays designers, all other the most?

New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $94,660.

How many designers, all other are there in the U.S.?

About 9,480 people work as designers, all other nationwide.