What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Designer?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Designer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Designer's salary?

An Entry Level Designer's salary grows with experience: an Admitting Clerk (0-1 years)earns $41,845, a Entry Level Designer (1-3 years)earns $46,693, a Senior Patient Referral Specialist (3-5 years)earns $52,154, an Admitting Supervisor (5+ years)earns $59,978, an Admitting Manager (5+ years)earns $91,692,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Designer?

Entry Level Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Designer roles are District of Columbia $48,805, California $48,620, Massachusetts $47,972. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Designer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Designer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Instructional Designer: $82,253; Entry Level Product Designer: $78,271; Entry Level Landscape Designer: $68,289; Entry Level Cad Designer: $67,459; fashion designer entry level: $66,761.

Entry Level Designer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Entry Level Designer make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Designer in Hawaii is $46,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Entry Level Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,208
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,090 to $50,331
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,376

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Entry Level Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,331	$4,194	$968	$24
Average	$46,072	$3,839	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$43,090	$3,591	$829	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Designer Salaries

An Entry Level Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,845
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,693
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,154
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,978
Expert (over 8 years): $91,692

Levels	Salary
Admitting... Level Entry Level Designer	$41,845
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Designer	$46,693
Senior Pa... Level Entry Level Designer	$52,154
Admitting... Level Entry Level Designer	$59,978
Admitting... Level Entry Level Designer	$91,692

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How Do Entry Level Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,805.
California: $48,620.
Massachusetts: $47,972.

District of Columbia $48,805 California $48,620 Massachusetts $47,972 Washington $47,796 New Jersey $47,778 Alaska $47,716 Connecticut $47,108 New York $46,861

Hawaii $46,072 Rhode Island $45,702 Maryland $45,450 Minnesota $45,107 Colorado $44,974 Illinois $44,930 Oregon $44,763 Delaware $44,639

New Hampshire $44,562 Virginia $44,388 Pennsylvania $43,881 Nevada $43,626 North Dakota $43,542 Michigan $43,410 Wisconsin $43,361 Vermont $43,264

Texas $42,995 Maine $42,978 Arizona $42,951 Ohio $42,920 Georgia $42,515 Indiana $42,312 Wyoming $42,272 Utah $42,211

Iowa $42,184 Kansas $41,973 Louisiana $41,911 North Carolina $41,889 Missouri $41,880 Florida $41,708 Montana $41,616 Nebraska $41,527

Kentucky $41,479 South Carolina $41,303 Tennessee $41,192 Idaho $41,148 New Mexico $40,827 Oklahoma $40,756 Alabama $40,496 South Dakota $40,060

Arkansas $39,822 West Virginia $39,694 Mississippi $39,310

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $45,823
Anahola: $45,222
Captain Cook: $45,176

Aiea, HI $45,823 Anahola, HI $45,222 Captain Cook, HI $45,176 Eleele, HI $45,313 Ewa Beach, HI $45,782 Kapolei, HI $45,745 Haiku, HI $45,255 Hakalau, HI $45,154

Haleiwa, HI $45,657 Hana, HI $45,147 Hanalei, HI $45,163 Hanamaulu, HI $45,254 Hanapepe, HI $45,311 Hauula, HI $45,727 Hawaii National Park, HI $45,206 Hawi, HI $45,281

Hilo, HI $45,250 Princeville, HI $45,245 Holualoa, HI $45,194 Honaunau, HI $45,116 Honokaa, HI $45,175 Honomu, HI $45,246 Hoolehua, HI $45,116 Kaaawa, HI $45,742

Kahuku, HI $45,644 Kahului, HI $45,360 Kailua, HI $45,808 Ocean View, HI $45,232 Waikoloa, HI $45,227 Keauhou, HI $45,194 Kailua Kona, HI $45,249 Kalaheo, HI $45,259

Kalaupapa, HI $45,075 Kamuela, HI $45,197 Kaneohe, HI $45,798 Kapaa, HI $45,309 Kaumakani, HI $45,333 Kaunakakai, HI $45,170 Keaau, HI $45,281 Kealakekua, HI $45,257

Kealia, HI $45,272 Kekaha, HI $45,227 Kihei, HI $45,313 Kilauea, HI $45,246 Kapaau, HI $45,212 Koloa, HI $45,266 Kualapuu, HI $45,157 Kunia, HI $45,731

Kurtistown, HI $45,258 Lahaina, HI $45,267 Laie, HI $45,684 Lanai City, HI $45,157 Laupahoehoe, HI $45,271 Lawai, HI $45,333 Lihue, HI $45,254 Makawao, HI $45,290

Makaweli, HI $45,154 Maunaloa, HI $45,048 Mountain View, HI $45,234 Naalehu, HI $45,143 Ninole, HI $45,112 Ookala, HI $45,127 Paauilo, HI $45,182 Pahala, HI $45,155

Pahoa, HI $45,215 Paia, HI $45,269 Papaaloa, HI $45,277 Papaikou, HI $45,183 Pearl City, HI $45,789 Pepeekeo, HI $45,271 Puunene, HI $45,360 Volcano, HI $45,206

Wahiawa, HI $45,711 Pukalani, HI $45,290 Mililani, HI $45,766 Kula, HI $45,197 Waialua, HI $45,633 Waianae, HI $45,675 Wailuku, HI $45,289 Waimanalo, HI $45,799

Waimea, HI $45,329 Waipahu, HI $45,770 Honolulu, HI $45,838 J B P H H, HI $45,830 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $45,736 Schofield Barracks, HI $45,722 Fort Shafter, HI $45,838 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $45,838

Camp H M Smith, HI $45,828 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $45,784 Wake Island, HI $45,838

Entry Level Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Designer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Entry Level Designer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Level Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Level Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$50,679	$24.0	10%

Entry Level Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$43,090

Average $46,072/year

$50,331

$3,591

Average $3,839/month

$4,194

$829

Average $886/week

$968

$21

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,331	$4,194	$968	$24
Average	$46,072	$3,839	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$43,090	$3,591	$829	$21

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