As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Production Designer in Texas is $56,499, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,087 weekly, or $4,708 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Production Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Production Designer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $49,397 to $70,311. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,782) and 75th percentile ($63,729), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,311 per year. This $10,947 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, Texas Production Designer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 59 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $49,397 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Production Designer Salary $52,782 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Production Designer Salary $56,499 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Production Designer Salary $63,729 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Production Designer Salary $70,311 TX April 01, 2026
25% $52,782 10% $49,397 90% $70,311 75% $63,729 $56,499 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $60,456 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $60,490 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $60,639 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $65,110 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $60,197 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $67,192 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $63,177 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $61,340 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $60,197 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $63,320 Date Updated April 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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