Highest-paying states for designers, all other
New York leads at $86,030 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $86,030 | $69,760–$120,950 |
| South Carolina | $83,980 | $62,840–$145,400 |
| Illinois | $77,460 | $66,940–$96,460 |
| Tennessee | $72,450 | $47,210–$98,260 |
| Indiana | $66,580 | $61,710–$79,700 |
| Colorado | $65,630 | $45,150–$78,260 |
| Florida | $65,510 | $43,940–$77,210 |
| California | $65,420 | $51,020–$103,060 |
| Oregon | $61,070 | $43,490–$98,690 |
| Maryland | $60,910 | $56,570–$69,100 |
| Virginia | $60,000 | $48,990–$96,600 |
| New Jersey | $59,470 | $51,040–$101,370 |
| Georgia | $58,560 | $55,990–$95,860 |
| Washington | $57,510 | $49,880–$80,000 |
| Louisiana | $57,020 | $48,510–$81,340 |
| North Carolina | $51,740 | $40,880–$76,340 |
| Missouri | $48,320 | $38,090–$55,070 |
| Arkansas | $44,470 | $37,980–$51,850 |
| Montana | $42,000 | $25,820–$52,110 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.