27 Series · SOC 27-1029

Designers, All Other Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$64,950
Median / year
$129,110
Top 10% earn
+2%
Growth '23–'33
9,480
US workers

Designers, All Other earn a median of $64,950 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $64,950, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $43,030 (10th percentile) to $129,110 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 9,480 US workers. New Hampshire pays the most ($94,660), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Designers, All Other earn a median of $64,950, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 56% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media, it ranks #22 of 36 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 2% by 2033.

$64,950
Median annual wage
Top 44%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#22 of 36
in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
3.0×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: New Hampshire at $94,660. Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Designers, All Other (SOC 27-1029) pays a national median of $64,950 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $43,030 at the 10th percentile to $129,110 at the 90th, with a mean of $79,090 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 9,480 Americans work in this occupation across 26 reporting states and 37 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +2% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 2,200 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Bachelor's degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.6 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.5 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. New Hampshire pays the highest state median at $94,660, which is +46% above the national figure. The top metro is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $129,110 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 9,480 jobs Median $64,950/yr

Median Salary

$64,950

per year

Median Hourly

$31.23/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$79,090

average

Employment

9,480

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Designers, All Other pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$64,950 Top 44% higher than 56% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 27-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Designers, All Other; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Designers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2% growth and $64,950 median pay.

Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Designers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2% growth and $64,950 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000$120000 -10%-5%0%5%10% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Designers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2% growth and $64,950 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+2%

Slower than average

Annual Openings

2,200

per year (projected)

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

0.6/100K

Injury Rate

0.5/100

Danger Index

2.3/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$43,030$51,020$64,950$95,860$129,110
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$20.69$24.53$31.23$46.09$62.07
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$43,030

25th Percentile

$51,020

Median

$64,950

75th Percentile

$95,860

90th Percentile

$129,110

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. New Hampshire $94,660 2. New York $86,030 3. Hawaii $85,700 4. South Carolina $83,980 5. Illinois $77,460

Lowest Paying States

22. Ohio $38,430 23. Texas $41,590 24. Montana $42,000 25. Arkansas $44,470 26. Missouri $48,320
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 New Hampshire $94,660 +46% above national
2 New York $86,030 +32% above national
3 Hawaii $85,700 +32% above national
4 South Carolina $83,980 +29% above national
5 Illinois $77,460 +19% above national
6 Nevada $75,490 +16% above national
7 Pennsylvania $72,760 +12% above national
8 Tennessee $72,450 +12% above national
9 Indiana $66,580 +3% above national
10 Colorado $65,630 +1% above national
11 Florida $65,510 +1% above national
12 California $65,420 +1% above national
13 Oregon $61,070 6% below national
14 Maryland $60,910 6% below national
15 Virginia $60,000 8% below national
16 New Jersey $59,470 8% below national
17 Georgia $58,560 10% below national
18 Washington $57,510 11% below national
19 Louisiana $57,020 12% below national
20 Utah $55,920 14% below national
21 North Carolina $51,740 20% below national
22 Missouri $48,320 26% below national
23 Arkansas $44,470 32% below national
24 Montana $42,000 35% below national
25 Texas $41,590 36% below national
26 Ohio $38,430 41% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,110 2. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,040 3. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,280 4. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,180 5. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $83,980

Lowest Paying Metros

33. Columbus, OH $38,430 34. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,670 35. Jacksonville, FL $43,750 36. Urban Honolulu, HI $43,890 37. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,240
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,110 +99% above national
2 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,040 +59% above national
3 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,280 +31% above national
4 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,180 +30% above national
5 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $83,980 +29% above national
6 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,170 +27% above national
7 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,800 +26% above national
8 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,070 +17% above national
9 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,290 +13% above national
10 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $70,790 +9% above national
11 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,620 +7% above national
12 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $69,100 +6% above national
13 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $67,840 +4% above national
14 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,770 +4% above national
15 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $67,200 +3% above national
16 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $65,550 +1% above national
17 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $65,370 +1% above national
18 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,970 same as national
19 North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $63,360 2% below national
20 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,100 4% below national
21 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,670 5% below national
22 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,910 6% below national
23 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $58,990 9% below national
24 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $58,930 9% below national
25 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $58,560 10% below national
26 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $57,230 12% below national
27 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $52,990 18% below national
28 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,390 19% below national
29 St. Louis, MO-IL $52,010 20% below national
30 Baton Rouge, LA $51,480 21% below national
31 Ann Arbor, MI $50,810 22% below national
32 Knoxville, TN $50,010 23% below national
33 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $47,240 27% below national
34 Urban Honolulu, HI $43,890 32% below national
35 Jacksonville, FL $43,750 33% below national
36 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,670 39% below national
37 Columbus, OH $38,430 41% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Designers, All Other make? ▼
The median annual salary for Designers, All Other is $64,950 ($31.23/hour). The salary range spans from $43,030 at the 10th percentile to $129,110 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Designers, All Other the most? ▼
New Hampshire pays the highest median salary for Designers, All Other at $94,660/year, which is +46% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Designers, All Other? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Designers, All Other is Bachelor's degree.
How dangerous is being a Designers, All Other? ▼
Designers, All Other has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 0.6 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 0.5 per 100 workers.
Is Designers, All Other a good career? ▼
Employment for Designers, All Other is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than average. About 2,200 openings are projected each year.
How does Designers, All Other pay vary by state? ▼
Designers, All Other salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is New Hampshire at $94,660/year, while Missouri pays the least at $48,320/year. BLS data covers 26 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Designers, All Other? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Designers, All Other is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $129,110/year. BLS reports wage data for 37 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Designers, All Other pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $95,860/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: New Hampshire leads at $94,660/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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