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.
Designers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
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
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-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 |
Best cities for designers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $82,170 | $62,796 | $55,788 | 1,260 |
| 2 | Atlanta, GA | $58,560 | $46,816 | $46,789 | 580 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $58,930 | $47,179 | $41,543 | 1,970 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $82,170
- Los Angeles, CA — $58,930
- Atlanta, GA — $58,560
Designers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $94,660 | $75,423 | $37,850 – $97,360 | — |
| New York | $86,030 | $65,303 | $60,050 – $162,990 | 1,050 |
| Hawaii | $85,700 | $64,137 | $43,890 – $102,350 | — |
| South Carolina | $83,980 | $64,028 | $26,560 – $172,320 | 60 |
| Illinois | $77,460 | $59,634 | $65,970 – $103,310 | 30 |
| Nevada | $75,490 | $61,937 | $35,360 – $110,100 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $72,760 | $57,783 | $49,660 – $105,160 | — |
| Tennessee | $72,450 | $59,799 | $43,000 – $122,190 | 280 |
| Indiana | $66,580 | $53,734 | $40,660 – $123,090 | 70 |
| Colorado | $65,630 | $52,734 | $34,810 – $109,380 | 230 |
| Florida | $65,510 | $54,817 | $28,250 – $101,000 | 440 |
| California | $65,420 | $51,873 | $49,050 – $140,430 | 3,110 |
| Oregon | $61,070 | $46,736 | $32,290 – $126,540 | 280 |
| Maryland | $60,910 | $48,592 | $46,450 – $81,100 | 260 |
| Virginia | $60,000 | $47,754 | $39,330 – $110,430 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $59,470 | $48,226 | $33,320 – $129,850 | 550 |
| Georgia | $58,560 | $46,816 | $46,420 – $107,080 | 810 |
| Washington | $57,510 | $48,389 | $46,030 – $111,970 | 350 |
| Louisiana | $57,020 | $46,671 | $40,910 – $101,750 | 250 |
| Utah | $55,920 | $45,561 | $31,770 – $85,330 | — |
| North Carolina | $51,740 | $42,197 | $38,360 – $109,380 | 120 |
| Missouri | $48,320 | $39,671 | $28,600 – $75,670 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $44,470 | $36,390 | $31,200 – $67,510 | 40 |
| Montana | $42,000 | $34,710 | $23,670 – $89,040 | 60 |
| Texas | $41,590 | $35,598 | $32,720 – $82,720 | — |
| Ohio | $38,430 | $32,784 | $29,550 – $70,820 | — |
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. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many designers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 9,480 people work as designers, all other nationwide.