What are the main factors that influence a Design Associate'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 Design Associate?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Design Associate roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Design Associate's salary?

A Design Associate's salary grows with experience: a Graphic Design Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $56,681, a Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $66,411, a Design Associate (4-7 years)earns $80,625, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $99,567, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $117,051,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Associate?

Design Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Associate roles are District of Columbia $93,785, California $93,429, Massachusetts $92,184. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Associate roles make?

Salaries for Design Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Design Director: $230,233; Associate Director of Design: $188,602; Engineering Design Associate: $108,311; Sales and Design Associate: $97,815; Associate Design Engineer: $80,890.

Design Associate Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Design Associate make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Associate in Wyoming is $81,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Design Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,981
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,615 to $89,476
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,591

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Design Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,476	$7,456	$1,721	$43
Average	$81,232	$6,769	$1,562	$39
25th Percentile	$74,615	$6,218	$1,435	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Design Associate Salaries

A Design Associate'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 Design Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Associate'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): $56,681
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,411
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,625
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,567
Expert (over 8 years): $117,051

Levels	Salary
Graphic D... Level Design Associate	$56,681
Graphic D... Level Design Associate	$66,411
Design As... Level Design Associate	$80,625
Graphic D... Level Design Associate	$99,567
Graphic D... Level Design Associate	$117,051

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How Do Design Associate 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 Design Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,785.
California: $93,429.
Massachusetts: $92,184.

District of Columbia $93,785 California $93,429 Massachusetts $92,184 Washington $91,845 New Jersey $91,811 Alaska $91,693 Connecticut $90,524 New York $90,049

Hawaii $88,533 Rhode Island $87,822 Maryland $87,339 Minnesota $86,678 Colorado $86,424 Illinois $86,339 Oregon $86,017 Delaware $85,780

New Hampshire $85,631 Virginia $85,297 Pennsylvania $84,323 Nevada $83,832 North Dakota $83,671 Michigan $83,417 Wisconsin $83,324 Vermont $83,137

Texas $82,621 Maine $82,587 Arizona $82,536 Ohio $82,477 Georgia $81,697 Indiana $81,308 Wyoming $81,232 Utah $81,113

Iowa $81,062 Kansas $80,656 Louisiana $80,537 North Carolina $80,495 Missouri $80,478 Florida $80,147 Montana $79,970 Nebraska $79,800

Kentucky $79,707 South Carolina $79,368 Tennessee $79,156 Idaho $79,072 New Mexico $78,453 Oklahoma $78,318 Alabama $77,818 South Dakota $76,979

Arkansas $76,522 West Virginia $76,276 Mississippi $75,539

Top Paying Cities for Design Associates

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:

Medicine Bow: $82,583
Saratoga: $82,822
Savery: $82,824

Medicine Bow, WY $82,583 Saratoga, WY $82,822 Savery, WY $82,824 Sinclair, WY $82,706 Walcott, WY $82,582 Wamsutter, WY $82,617 Worland, WY $82,877 Basin, WY $82,864

Burlington, WY $82,807 Byron, WY $82,879 Cody, WY $82,653 Cowley, WY $82,741 Deaver, WY $82,662 Emblem, WY $82,838 Frannie, WY $82,708 Greybull, WY $82,836

Hyattville, WY $82,678 Kirby, WY $82,932 Lovell, WY $82,733 Manderson, WY $82,715 Meeteetse, WY $82,697 Otto, WY $82,760 Powell, WY $82,744 Ralston, WY $82,982

Shell, WY $82,582 Ten Sleep, WY $82,657 Thermopolis, WY $82,814 Wapiti, WY $82,634 Riverton, WY $82,960 Arapahoe, WY $82,960 Crowheart, WY $82,673 Dubois, WY $82,744

Fort Washakie, WY $82,929 Hudson, WY $83,048 Kinnear, WY $82,765 Lander, WY $82,891 Pavillion, WY $82,778 Saint Stephens, WY $82,958 Casper, WY $80,859 Shirley Basin, WY $81,764

Alcova, WY $82,172 Arminto, WY $82,462 Douglas, WY $82,502 Edgerton, WY $82,371 Evansville, WY $80,859 Glenrock, WY $81,174 Hiland, WY $82,462 Kaycee, WY $82,578

Linch, WY $82,575 Lysite, WY $82,538 Midwest, WY $82,358 Mills, WY $80,859 Natrona, WY $81,206 Powder River, WY $81,700 Shoshoni, WY $82,733 Newcastle, WY $82,346

Aladdin, WY $82,253 Alva, WY $82,318 Beulah, WY $82,345 Devils Tower, WY $82,565 Four Corners, WY $81,644 Gillette, WY $82,759 Hulett, WY $82,429 Moorcroft, WY $82,673

Osage, WY $82,351 Recluse, WY $82,427 Rozet, WY $82,713 Sundance, WY $82,479 Upton, WY $82,523 Weston, WY $82,424 Wright, WY $82,829 Sheridan, WY $82,850

Arvada, WY $82,451 Banner, WY $82,740 Big Horn, WY $82,696 Buffalo, WY $82,742 Clearmont, WY $82,518 Dayton, WY $82,611 Leiter, WY $82,561 Parkman, WY $82,553

Ranchester, WY $82,694 Saddlestring, WY $82,739 Story, WY $82,973 Wolf, WY $82,601 Wyarno, WY $82,539 Rock Springs, WY $82,924 Bondurant, WY $82,684 Boulder, WY $82,689

Cora, WY $82,672 Evanston, WY $82,716 Farson, WY $82,830 Fort Bridger, WY $82,840 Granger, WY $82,916 Green River, WY $83,052 Lonetree, WY $82,557 Lyman, WY $82,964

Mc Kinnon, WY $82,578 Mountain View, WY $82,895 Pinedale, WY $82,905 Point Of Rocks, WY $82,800 Reliance, WY $82,815 Robertson, WY $82,649 Superior, WY $82,732 Jackson, WY $82,464

Kelly, WY $82,456 Moose, WY $82,412 Moran, WY $82,156 Wilson, WY $82,387 Teton Village, WY $82,420 Kemmerer, WY $82,566 Afton, WY $82,764 Auburn, WY $82,523

Bedford, WY $82,349 Big Piney, WY $82,727 Cokeville, WY $82,280 Daniel, WY $82,598 Diamondville, WY $83,050 Etna, WY $81,991 Fairview, WY $82,610 Freedom, WY $81,841

Frontier, WY $82,693 Grover, WY $82,530 La Barge, WY $82,848 Opal, WY $82,771 Smoot, WY $82,729 Thayne, WY $82,207 Alpine, WY $81,978 Alta, WY $81,381

Yoder, WY $82,555 Rawlins, WY $82,822 Jeffrey City, WY $82,641 Baggs, WY $83,009 Bairoil, WY $82,853 Dixon, WY $83,102 Elk Mountain, WY $82,476 Encampment, WY $82,862

Hanna, WY $82,659 Little America, WY $82,899 Cheyenne, WY $81,325 Fe Warren Afb, WY $81,326 Albin, WY $82,364 Bosler, WY $79,453 Buford, WY $81,491 Burns, WY $82,102

Carpenter, WY $82,125 Centennial, WY $81,057 Garrett, WY $82,461 Granite Canon, WY $81,941 Hillsdale, WY $81,833 Horse Creek, WY $80,854 Jelm, WY $82,903 Laramie, WY $79,453

Meriden, WY $82,149 Pine Bluffs, WY $82,518 Rock River, WY $80,490 Tie Siding, WY $81,651 Yellowstone National Park, WY $82,104 Wheatland, WY $82,550 Chugwater, WY $82,301 Fort Laramie, WY $82,563

Glendo, WY $82,605 Guernsey, WY $82,806 Hartville, WY $82,655 Hawk Springs, WY $82,370 Huntley, WY $82,548 Jay Em, WY $82,445 Lagrange, WY $82,403 Lance Creek, WY $82,390

Lingle, WY $82,630 Lost Springs, WY $82,470 Lusk, WY $82,460 Manville, WY $82,496 Shawnee, WY $82,470 Torrington, WY $82,607 Van Tassell, WY $82,383 Veteran, WY $82,581

Design Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Design Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Design Associate positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Design Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Design Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$105,601	$51.0	30%
Financial Services	$97,478	$47.0	20%
Healthcare	$93,416	$45.0	15%
Biotechnology	$90,979	$44.0	12%
Insurance	$87,730	$42.0	8%

Design Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Associate'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 August 01, 2026

$74,615

Average $81,232/year

$89,476

$6,218

Average $6,769/month

$7,456

$1,435

Average $1,562/week

$1,721

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,476	$7,456	$1,721	$43
Average	$81,232	$6,769	$1,562	$39
25th Percentile	$74,615	$6,218	$1,435	$36

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