As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Production Designer in Massachusetts is $63,056, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,213 weekly, or $5,255 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Production Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Production Designer in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $55,141 to $78,487. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,913) and 75th percentile ($71,133), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,487 per year. This $12,220 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Photoshop, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Production Designer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 59 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Production Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Production Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Designer Salary $55,141 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Production Designer Salary $58,913 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Production Designer Salary $63,056 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Production Designer Salary $71,133 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Production Designer Salary $78,487 MA August 01, 2026
25% $58,913 10% $55,141 90% $78,487 75% $71,133 $63,056 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Production Designer ?

In film and television, a production designer (PD) is the person responsible for the overall visual look of the production. Production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director, cinematographer, and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the story. The term production designer was coined by William Cameron Menzies while he was working on the film Gone with the Wind. Previously (and often subsequently) the people with the same responsibilities were called art directors. It is sometimes als...

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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $71,878 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $73,229 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $72,664 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $73,390 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $72,679 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $76,216 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $72,621 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $76,207 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $76,213 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $74,854 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Production Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Art Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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