Junior Level Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Level Designer make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Level Designer in the United States is $57,070 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,033
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,731 to $64,378
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,138
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Junior Level Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,378 $5,365 $1,238 $31
Average $57,070 $4,756 $1,097 $27
25th Percentile $48,731 $4,061 $937 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Level Designer Salaries

A Junior 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Junior 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 Junior Level Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,187.
  • California: $62,948.
  • Massachusetts: $62,109.

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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:

  • San Jose: $71,982
  • San Francisco: $71,274
  • Oakland: $69,693

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Level Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 12.82% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Spring (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Commitment 12.82%
Spring 1.97%
Safety Standards 1.43%
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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 Junior Level Designer's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 109%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
 $119,275
109%
Computer Science
 $65,630
15%
Programming
 $63,347
11%
LMS
 $61,635
8%
Motivating
 $61,064
7%
Analysis
 $61,064
7%
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How Education impacts a Junior Level Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Level Designers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Junior Level Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $52,065 and $59,570).

Junior Level Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Level Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 75.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 75.0%
Doctorate 25.0%
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Junior Level Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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.

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$48,731
Average $57,070/year
$64,378
$4,061
Average $4,756/month
$5,365
$937
Average $1,097/week
$1,238
$23
Average $27/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,378 $5,365 $1,238 $31
Average $57,070 $4,756 $1,097 $27
25th Percentile $48,731 $4,061 $937 $23

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Salary Trends for Junior Level Designer

Salaries for a Junior Level Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,610 in 2023 to around $54,679 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Level Designer salary trends, .

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