Computational Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Computational Designer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computational Designer in the United States is $74,965 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,718
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,487 to $81,640
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,679
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Computational Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,640 $6,803 $1,570 $39
Average $74,965 $6,247 $1,442 $36
25th Percentile $67,487 $5,624 $1,298 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Computational Designer Salaries

A Computational 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 Computational Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computational 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): $75,484
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,846
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,979
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,015
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,891
Levels Salary
Computati... Level Computational Designer$75,484
CAE Desig... Level Computational Designer$84,846
CAE Desig... Level Computational Designer$116,979
CAE Desig... Level Computational Designer$135,015
CAE Desig... Level Computational Designer$153,891
$75,484 0 yr
$84,846 < 2 yrs
$116,979 2-4 yrs
$135,015 5-8 yrs
$153,891 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Computational 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: $94,554
  • San Francisco: $93,518
  • Oakland: $91,548

What Skills Can Increase a Computational Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.41% 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.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Building Codes (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permission, usually from a local council. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes law of a particular jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authority. Building codes are generally intended to be applied by architects, engineers, interior designers, constructors and regulators but are also used for various purposes by safety inspectors, environmental scientists, real estate developers, subcontractors, manufacturers of building products and materials, insurance companies, facility managers, tenants, and others. Codes regulate the design and construction of structures where adopted into law.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 5.41%
Packaging 2.03%
Building Codes 1.24%
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 a Computational Designer's salary.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Civil Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • 3D Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Solution Design
$85,460
14%
Civil Engineering
$80,962
8%
3D Modeling
$80,213
7%
Collaboration
$79,463
6%
Packaging
$78,713
5%
Project Design
$77,964
4%
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Computational Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computational Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 97% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Computational Designer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computational Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computational Designer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$97,455$47.030%
Financial Services$93,706$45.025%
Software & Networking$91,458$44.022%
Biotechnology$89,958$43.020%
Internet$88,459$43.018%

Computational Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computational 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

Salary Trends for Computational Designer

Salaries for a Computational Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,118 in 2023 to around $66,954 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computational Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Computational Designer Over Time

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$67,118
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$67,206
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2024 $67,206
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