What are the main factors that influence a Design Researcher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Design Researcher's salary?

A Design Researcher's salary grows with experience: an Design Researcher (0-2 years)earns $69,400, an Industrial Designer II (2-4 years)earns $82,588, an Industrial Designer III (4-7 years)earns $101,430, an Industrial Designer IV (7+ years)earns $128,391,

What are the highest paying states for a Design Researcher?

Design Researcher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Researcher roles are District of Columbia $76,413, California $76,123, Massachusetts $75,108. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Design Researcher roles make?

Salaries for Design Researcher level roles vary by specialization: UX Researcher V: $158,033; UX Researcher IV: $143,179; Human Factors Researcher IV: $134,641; Advisory Design Researcher: $127,641; Senior Design Researcher: $119,042.

Design Researcher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Researcher make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Researcher in Delaware is $69,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,427 to $76,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,542

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Design Researcher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,569	$6,381	$1,472	$37
Average	$69,891	$5,824	$1,344	$34
25th Percentile	$63,427	$5,286	$1,220	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Design Researcher Salaries

A Design Researcher'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 Design Researcher 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 Design Researchers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,413.
California: $76,123.
Massachusetts: $75,108.

District of Columbia $76,413 California $76,123 Massachusetts $75,108 Washington $74,832 New Jersey $74,805 Alaska $74,708 Connecticut $73,756 New York $73,369

Hawaii $72,134 Rhode Island $71,554 Maryland $71,161 Minnesota $70,623 Colorado $70,415 Illinois $70,346 Oregon $70,084 Delaware $69,891

New Hampshire $69,770 Virginia $69,498 Pennsylvania $68,704 Nevada $68,304 North Dakota $68,173 Michigan $67,965 Wisconsin $67,890 Vermont $67,738

Texas $67,317 Maine $67,289 Arizona $67,248 Ohio $67,199 Georgia $66,564 Indiana $66,247 Wyoming $66,185 Utah $66,088

Iowa $66,047 Kansas $65,716 Louisiana $65,619 North Carolina $65,584 Missouri $65,571 Florida $65,302 Montana $65,157 Nebraska $65,019

Kentucky $64,943 South Carolina $64,667 Tennessee $64,494 Idaho $64,425 New Mexico $63,921 Oklahoma $63,811 Alabama $63,404 South Dakota $62,720

Arkansas $62,348 West Virginia $62,148 Mississippi $61,547

Top Paying Cities for Design Researchers

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:

Lincoln: $69,576
Little Creek: $70,086
Magnolia: $69,985

Lincoln, DE $69,576 Little Creek, DE $70,086 Magnolia, DE $69,985 Milford, DE $69,753 Marydel, DE $69,868 Millsboro, DE $69,284 Millville, DE $69,391 Milton, DE $69,511

Nassau, DE $69,562 Ocean View, DE $69,380 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,513 Seaford, DE $69,552 Selbyville, DE $69,264 Smyrna, DE $70,134 Viola, DE $69,811 Woodside, DE $69,999

Bear, DE $69,837 Newark, DE $69,811 Claymont, DE $69,954 Delaware City, DE $69,881 Hockessin, DE $69,805 Kirkwood, DE $69,868 Middletown, DE $69,894 Montchanin, DE $69,821

New Castle, DE $69,831 Odessa, DE $69,929 Port Penn, DE $69,976 Rockland, DE $69,827 Saint Georges, DE $69,872 Townsend, DE $69,980 Winterthur, DE $69,836 Lewes, DE $69,538

Wilmington, DE $69,808 Dover, DE $70,086 Dover Afb, DE $69,716 Bethany Beach, DE $69,306 Bethel, DE $69,378 Bridgeville, DE $69,542 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,888 Cheswold, DE $70,063

Clayton, DE $70,065 Dagsboro, DE $69,258 Delmar, DE $69,147 Ellendale, DE $69,357 Felton, DE $69,747 Fenwick Island, DE $69,273 Frankford, DE $69,153 Frederica, DE $69,816

Georgetown, DE $69,232 Greenwood, DE $69,553 Harbeson, DE $69,306 Harrington, DE $69,659 Hartly, DE $69,876 Houston, DE $69,560 Kenton, DE $70,068 Laurel, DE $69,190

Yorklyn, DE $69,825

Design Researcher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Design Researcher'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 May 01, 2026

$63,427

Average $69,891/year

$76,569

$5,286

Average $5,824/month

$6,381

$1,220

Average $1,344/week

$1,472

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,569	$6,381	$1,472	$37
Average	$69,891	$5,824	$1,344	$34
25th Percentile	$63,427	$5,286	$1,220	$30

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