Architectural Production Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Architectural Production Designer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Production Designer in the United States is $57,298 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,932
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,022 to $64,958
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,129
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Architectural Production Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,958 $5,413 $1,249 $31
Average $57,298 $4,775 $1,102 $28
25th Percentile $53,022 $4,419 $1,020 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Production Designer Salaries

An Architectural Production 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 Do Architectural Production 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 Architectural Production Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,441.
  • California: $63,200.
  • Massachusetts: $62,358.

Top Paying Cities for Architectural Production 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:

  • San Jose: $72,270
  • San Francisco: $71,560
  • Oakland: $69,973

What Skills Can Increase an Architectural Production Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.22% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • Sales Systems (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Tracking and containing relevant information about the sale using tools and software to organize the sales process.
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Presentation 5.22%
Photoshop 2.43%
Sales Systems 1.74%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Architectural Production Designer's salary.
  • Study Design: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Study Design
 $75,634
32%
Consulting
 $66,466
16%
Leadership
 $65,893
15%
Innovation
 $64,174
12%
Illustration
 $63,028
10%
Project Management
 $62,455
9%
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Architectural Production Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Production 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.

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$53,022
Average $57,298/year
$64,958
$4,419
Average $4,775/month
$5,413
$1,020
Average $1,102/week
$1,249
$25
Average $28/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,958 $5,413 $1,249 $31
Average $57,298 $4,775 $1,102 $28
25th Percentile $53,022 $4,419 $1,020 $25

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Salary Trends for Architectural Production Designer

Salaries for an Architectural Production Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,631 in 2023 to around $54,542 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Architectural Production Designer salary trends, .

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