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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a User Interface Designer in Massachusetts is $80,170 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.
However, a User Interface Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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User Interface Designer Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $88,804 | $7,400 | $1,708 | $43 |
| Average | $80,170 | $6,681 | $1,542 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,335 | $6,278 | $1,449 | $36 |
Trane Technologies - DAVIDSON, NC
Trane Technologies - DAVIDSON, NC
Altera Digital Health Inc. - NEW YORK CITY, NY
Galaxy Service Partners - LOS ANGELES, CA
A User Interface 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a User Interface 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| User Inte... Level User Interface Designer | $79,535 |
| Frontend ... Level User Interface Designer | $100,221 |
| Frontend ... Level User Interface Designer | $116,895 |
| Frontend ... Level User Interface Designer | $146,617 |
| Frontend ... Level User Interface Designer | $175,529 |
What Am I Worth?
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 User Interface Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For User Interface Designer 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 Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, User Interface Designer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view User Interface Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $104,221 | $50.0 | 30% |
| Software & Networking | $100,212 | $48.0 | 25% |
| Energy & Utilities | $96,204 | $46.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $96,204 | $46.0 | 20% |
| Healthcare | $92,195 | $44.0 | 15% |
Understanding how a User Interface 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $88,804 | $7,400 | $1,708 | $43 |
| Average | $80,170 | $6,681 | $1,542 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,335 | $6,278 | $1,449 | $36 |
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