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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Designer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Designer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Designer's salary?

A Designer's salary grows with experience: a Designer (0-2 years)earns $62,251, a Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $72,936, a Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $88,548, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $109,356, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $128,550,

What are the highest paying states for a Designer?

Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Designer roles are District of Columbia $68,551, California $68,291, Massachusetts $67,381. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Designer roles make?

Salaries for Designer level roles vary by specialization: Information Designer: $102,617; Layout Designer: $78,046; Costume Designer: $70,503; Truss Designer: $65,505; Set Designer: $58,570.

Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Designer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Designer in Delaware is $62,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,215 to $68,810
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,401

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Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,810	$5,734	$1,323	$33
Average	$62,700	$5,225	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$55,215	$4,601	$1,062	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Designer Salaries

A 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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $62,251
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,936
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,548
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,356
Expert (over 8 years): $128,550

Levels	Salary
Designer Level Designer	$62,251
Graphic D... Level Designer	$72,936
Graphic D... Level Designer	$88,548
Graphic D... Level Designer	$109,356
Graphic D... Level Designer	$128,550

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

District of Columbia: $68,551.
California: $68,291.
Massachusetts: $67,381.

District of Columbia $68,551 California $68,291 Massachusetts $67,381 Washington $67,133 New Jersey $67,108 Alaska $67,021 Connecticut $66,167 New York $65,820

Hawaii $64,712 Rhode Island $64,192 Maryland $63,839 Minnesota $63,356 Colorado $63,170 Illinois $63,109 Oregon $62,873 Delaware $62,700

New Hampshire $62,591 Virginia $62,347 Pennsylvania $61,635 Nevada $61,276 North Dakota $61,158 Michigan $60,973 Wisconsin $60,904 Vermont $60,768

Texas $60,391 Maine $60,366 Arizona $60,329 Ohio $60,285 Georgia $59,716 Indiana $59,431 Wyoming $59,375 Utah $59,288

Iowa $59,251 Kansas $58,954 Louisiana $58,867 North Carolina $58,836 Missouri $58,824 Florida $58,583 Montana $58,453 Nebraska $58,329

Kentucky $58,261 South Carolina $58,013 Tennessee $57,858 Idaho $57,796 New Mexico $57,344 Oklahoma $57,245 Alabama $56,880 South Dakota $56,267

Arkansas $55,933 West Virginia $55,753 Mississippi $55,215

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $62,418
Little Creek: $62,874
Magnolia: $62,784

Lincoln, DE $62,418 Little Creek, DE $62,874 Magnolia, DE $62,784 Milford, DE $62,576 Marydel, DE $62,679 Millsboro, DE $62,156 Millville, DE $62,252 Milton, DE $62,359

Nassau, DE $62,405 Ocean View, DE $62,241 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,361 Seaford, DE $62,396 Selbyville, DE $62,138 Smyrna, DE $62,918 Viola, DE $62,628 Woodside, DE $62,796

Bear, DE $62,652 Newark, DE $62,628 Claymont, DE $62,756 Delaware City, DE $62,691 Hockessin, DE $62,623 Kirkwood, DE $62,679 Middletown, DE $62,703 Montchanin, DE $62,637

New Castle, DE $62,646 Odessa, DE $62,734 Port Penn, DE $62,776 Rockland, DE $62,643 Saint Georges, DE $62,683 Townsend, DE $62,780 Winterthur, DE $62,650 Lewes, DE $62,384

Wilmington, DE $62,626 Dover, DE $62,874 Dover Afb, DE $62,543 Bethany Beach, DE $62,175 Bethel, DE $62,240 Bridgeville, DE $62,387 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,697 Cheswold, DE $62,854

Clayton, DE $62,856 Dagsboro, DE $62,132 Delmar, DE $62,032 Ellendale, DE $62,221 Felton, DE $62,571 Fenwick Island, DE $62,146 Frankford, DE $62,037 Frederica, DE $62,633

Georgetown, DE $62,109 Greenwood, DE $62,397 Harbeson, DE $62,175 Harrington, DE $62,492 Hartly, DE $62,686 Houston, DE $62,403 Kenton, DE $62,859 Laurel, DE $62,071

Yorklyn, DE $62,641

Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Designer positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$75,240	$36.0	20%

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

Understanding how a 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

$55,215

Average $62,700/year

$68,810

$4,601

Average $5,225/month

$5,734

$1,062

Average $1,206/week

$1,323

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,810	$5,734	$1,323	$33
Average	$62,700	$5,225	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$55,215	$4,601	$1,062	$27

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