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

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

How does experience change A Surface Designer's salary?

A Surface Designer's salary grows with experience: a Surface Designer (0-2 years)earns $62,575, a Fashion Designer II (2-4 years)earns $77,225, a Fashion Designer III (4-7 years)earns $99,199, a Fashion Designer IV (7+ years)earns $138,031, a Manager of Fashion Design (7+ years)earns $131,078,

What are the highest paying states for a Surface Designer?

Surface Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surface Designer roles are District of Columbia $69,711, California $69,446, Massachusetts $68,521. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surface Designer roles make?

Salaries for Surface Designer level roles vary by specialization: Surface Warfare Officer: $84,674; Surface Pattern Designer: $69,413; Surface Mount Technician: $68,427; SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER: $51,605; Surface Grinder: $46,484.

How do different companies affect a Surface Designer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Surface Designer roles. Large, established industry leaders like Hansoll Textile Ltd ($116,862) and Nestl├⌐ ($110,692) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $65,790.

Surface Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Surface Designer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surface Designer in the United States is $62,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,005
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,342 to $68,219
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,225

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Surface Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,219	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,961	$5,247	$1,211	$30
25th Percentile	$57,342	$4,778	$1,103	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Surface Designer Salaries

A Surface 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 Surface Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surface 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): $62,575
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,225
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,199
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,031
Expert (over 8 years): $131,078

Levels	Salary
Surface D... Level Surface Designer	$62,575
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$77,225
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$99,199
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$138,031
Manager o... Level Surface Designer	$131,078

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

District of Columbia: $69,711.
California: $69,446.
Massachusetts: $68,521.

District of Columbia $69,711 California $69,446 Massachusetts $68,521 Washington $68,269 New Jersey $68,244 Alaska $68,156 Connecticut $67,287 New York $66,934

Hawaii $65,807 Rhode Island $65,278 Maryland $64,919 Minnesota $64,428 Colorado $64,240 Illinois $64,177 Oregon $63,937 Delaware $63,761

New Hampshire $63,650 Virginia $63,402 Pennsylvania $62,678 Nevada $62,313 North Dakota $62,193 Michigan $62,004 Wisconsin $61,935 Vermont $61,797

Texas $61,413 Maine $61,387 Arizona $61,350 Ohio $61,306 Georgia $60,726 Indiana $60,437 Wyoming $60,380 Utah $60,292

Iowa $60,254 Kansas $59,952 Louisiana $59,864 North Carolina $59,832 Missouri $59,820 Florida $59,574 Montana $59,442 Nebraska $59,316

Kentucky $59,247 South Carolina $58,995 Tennessee $58,837 Idaho $58,774 New Mexico $58,315 Oklahoma $58,214 Alabama $57,843 South Dakota $57,219

Arkansas $56,879 West Virginia $56,697 Mississippi $56,149

Top Paying Cities for Surface 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: $79,413
San Francisco: $78,632
Oakland: $76,888

San Jose, CA $79,413

San Francisco, CA $78,632

Oakland, CA $76,888

New York, NY $72,966

Queens Village, NY $72,494

Paramus, NJ $71,990

Passaic, NJ $71,927

Bergenfield, NJ $71,864

Stamford, CT $71,770

Huntington, NY $71,707

Newark, NJ $71,297

Bridgeport, CT $71,172

New Brunswick, NJ $70,964

Vallejo, CA $70,832

Middlesex, NJ $70,794

Somerset, NJ $70,737

Petaluma, CA $70,592

Santa Cruz, CA $70,347

Boston, MA $70,221

Monterey, CA $69,906

Fairbanks, AK $69,862

Los Angeles, CA $69,742

Washington, DC $69,711

Seattle, WA $69,598

Santa Rosa, CA $69,585

Juneau, AK $69,402

Orange, CA $69,195

Anchorage, AK $69,081

Anaheim, CA $69,037

Santa Ana, CA $68,943

Nassau, NY $68,905

Long Beach, CA $68,880

Danbury, CT $68,861

Santa Maria, CA $68,647

Everett, WA $68,634

Bremerton, WA $68,326

Trenton, NJ $68,206

Sacramento, CA $68,181

San Diego, CA $68,149

Brockton, MA $68,124

Tacoma, WA $68,099

Santa Barbara, CA $68,011

Lowell, MA $67,759

New Suffolk, NY $67,734

Nashua, NH $67,658

Lompoc, CA $67,558

Ventura, CA $67,495

Stockton, CA $67,476

New Haven, CT $67,350

Atlantic City, NJ $67,186

Hartford, CT $67,048

Modesto, CA $67,016

Poughkeepsie, NY $66,878

New Britain, CT $66,846

Olympia, WA $66,758

Kennewick, WA $66,758

New London, CT $66,745

Norwich, CT $66,726

Lawrence, MA $66,695

Bakersfield, CA $66,519

Riverside, CA $66,431

New Bedford, MA $66,431

Richland, WA $66,368

Portsmouth, NH $66,317

Vineland, NJ $66,305

San Bernardino, CA $66,254

Boulder, CO $66,078

Worcester, MA $66,028

Portland, OR $65,971

Saint Paul, MN $65,895

Minneapolis, MN $65,895

Philadelphia, PA $65,807

Honolulu, HI $65,474

Springfield, MA $65,253

Providence, RI $65,247

Chicago, IL $65,064

Bellingham, WA $64,989

Baltimore, MD $64,919

Chico, CA $64,762

Wilmington, DE $64,655

Pittsfield, MA $64,592

Manchester, NH $64,472

Spokane, WA $64,195

Denver, CO $64,189

Albany, NY $63,893

Troy, NY $63,868

Schenectady, NY $63,736

Burlington, VT $63,597

Portland, ME $63,377

Salem, OR $63,327

Yakima, WA $63,314

Ann Arbor, MI $63,295

Rochester, MN $63,119

Fresno, CA $63,087

Reno, NV $63,087

Milwaukee, WI $63,031

Detroit, MI $62,968

Allentown, PA $62,949

Carson City, NV $62,943

Houston, TX $62,848

Colorado Springs, CO $62,842

Syracuse, NY $62,810

Eugene, OR $62,691

Bismarck, ND $62,615

Gary, IN $62,615

Galveston, TX $62,615

Springfield, OR $62,565

Medford, OR $62,414

Fort Collins, CO $62,388

Austin, TX $62,338

Mesa, AZ $62,206

Phoenix, AZ $62,193

Dallas, TX $62,174

Reading, PA $62,137

Saint Cloud, MN $62,111

Concord, NH $62,055

Madison, WI $62,030

Utica, NY $61,860

Raleigh, NC $61,809

Las Vegas, NV $61,803

Rochester, NY $61,759

Des Moines, IA $61,753

Atlanta, GA $61,652

Battle Creek, MI $61,633

Salt Lake City, UT $61,614

Lancaster, PA $61,520

Champaign, IL $61,507

Harrisburg, PA $61,431

Durham, NC $61,375

Kansas City, MO $61,368

Kansas City, KS $61,356

Fort Worth, TX $61,350

Boca Raton, FL $61,324

Cleveland, OH $61,318

Columbus, OH $61,306

Pittsburgh, PA $61,299

Richmond, VA $61,274

Indianapolis, IN $61,261

Cincinnati, OH $61,180

Petersburg, VA $61,085

Billings, MT $60,947

Lansing, MI $60,947

Huntsville, AL $60,947

Lebanon, PA $60,940

Dayton, OH $60,934

Pueblo, CO $60,934

Appleton, WI $60,915

Buffalo, NY $60,890

Racine, WI $60,858

Charlotte, NC $60,852

Saint Louis, MO $60,833

Springfield, IL $60,808

Elkhart, IN $60,796

York, PA $60,796

Gastonia, NC $60,789

Benton Harbor, MI $60,789

Beaumont, TX $60,751

Lorain, OH $60,739

Toledo, OH $60,714

Binghamton, NY $60,682

Rock Hill, SC $60,676

Rockford, IL $60,644

Fargo, ND $60,613

Elyria, OH $60,613

Flagstaff, AZ $60,569

Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,531

Miami, FL $60,493

Duluth, MN $60,393

Bangor, ME $60,311

Cedar Rapids, IA $60,241

Louisville, KY $60,210

Grand Rapids, MI $60,197

Hialeah, FL $60,191

Casper, WY $60,103

Scranton, PA $60,027

New Orleans, LA $60,009

Virginia Beach, VA $60,002

Akron, OH $59,971

Peoria, IL $59,889

Sarasota, FL $59,876

Green Bay, WI $59,832

Baton Rouge, LA $59,801

Charleston, SC $59,788

Nashville, TN $59,769

Jamestown, NY $59,757

Davenport, IA $59,757

Tucson, AZ $59,725

Cheyenne, WY $59,706

Saint Petersburg, FL $59,687

Tampa, FL $59,675

Omaha, NE $59,662

Port Arthur, TX $59,637

Evansville, IN $59,637

Bradenton, FL $59,612

Santa Fe, NM $59,499

Orlando, FL $59,436

Clearwater, FL $59,366

Canton, OH $59,234

La Crosse, WI $59,234

Grand Forks, ND $59,215

Albuquerque, NM $59,196

Tulsa, OK $59,196

Newport News, VA $59,190

High Point, NC $59,171

Ogden, UT $59,146

Corpus Christi, TX $59,096

Laramie, WY $59,058

Norfolk, VA $59,058

Rock Island, IL $59,020

Saginaw, MI $59,007

Jacksonville, FL $59,001

Salisbury, NC $58,989

Memphis, TN $58,976

Moline, IL $58,944

Fort Myers, FL $58,926

Waterloo, IA $58,844

Spartanburg, SC $58,781

Lincoln, NE $58,749

Fort Wayne, IN $58,737

Birmingham, AL $58,667

Cedar Falls, IA $58,655

Provo, UT $58,649

Springfield, OH $58,642

San Antonio, TX $58,630

Greensboro, NC $58,604

South Bend, IN $58,598

Winston Salem, NC $58,592

Boise, ID $58,573

Savannah, GA $58,529

Muskegon, MI $58,416

Lima, OH $58,340

Lake Charles, LA $58,315

Anderson, IN $58,302

Lexington, KY $58,283

Augusta, GA $58,264

Greenville, SC $58,264

Wichita, KS $58,208

Tuscaloosa, AL $58,208

Columbia, SC $58,151

Bloomington, IN $57,994

Roanoke, VA $57,956

Asheville, NC $57,874

Knoxville, TN $57,767

Shreveport, LA $57,761

Wilmington, NC $57,679

Frankfort, KY $57,559

Oklahoma City, OK $57,515

Chillicothe, OH $57,490

Longview, TX $57,484

Topeka, KS $57,465

Mobile, AL $57,370

Terre Haute, IN $57,345

Erie, PA $57,339

Altoona, PA $57,307

Melbourne, FL $57,289

Amarillo, TX $57,263

Killeen, TX $57,245

Fayetteville, AR $57,194

Sioux Falls, SD $57,150

Chattanooga, TN $57,112

Idaho Falls, ID $57,106

Gainesville, FL $56,974

Portsmouth, OH $56,942

Little Rock, AR $56,930

Lynchburg, VA $56,930

Lafayette, LA $56,905

Youngstown, OH $56,905

Temple, TX $56,879

Daytona Beach, FL $56,867

Clarksville, TN $56,860

Pensacola, FL $56,854

Hopkinsville, KY $56,665

Charleston, WV $56,659

Florence, SC $56,627

Sioux City, IA $56,590

Macon, GA $56,407

Tallahassee, FL $56,401

Fayetteville, NC $56,388

Waco, TX $56,376

Wichita Falls, TX $56,376

Pine Bluff, AR $56,350

Vincennes, IN $56,231

Lubbock, TX $56,206

Great Falls, MT $56,168

Alamogordo, NM $56,162

Abilene, TX $56,111

Rapid City, SD $56,029

Monroe, LA $56,029

Albany, GA $55,992

Huntington, WV $55,985

Jackson, MS $55,979

Greenville, MS $55,973

Parkersburg, WV $55,910

Montgomery, AL $55,897

Johnstown, PA $55,885

Springfield, MO $55,834

Biloxi, MS $55,803

Sumter, SC $55,670

Columbus, GA $55,664

Twin Falls, ID $55,626

Pascagoula, MS $55,545

Kingsport, TN $55,381

Gulfport, MS $55,362

Alexandria, LA $55,154

Fort Smith, AR $54,997

El Paso, TX $54,827

Helena, MT $54,745

Las Cruces, NM $54,543

Harlingen, TX $54,367

Pocatello, ID $54,311

Florence, AL $54,292

Brownsville, TX $54,279

Dothan, AL $54,178

Mcallen, TX $54,147

Columbus, MS $53,681

Altus, OK $53,391

Lawton, OK $53,272

Pierre, SD $53,045

What Skills Can Increase a Surface Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.87% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
Photoshop (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Products and Services	6.87%
Photoshop	2%
Illustrator	1.37%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

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 Surface Designer's salary.

Adobe: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Adobe Creative Suite: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Adobe	$79,331	26%
Photoshop	$77,443	23%
Adobe Creative Suite	$77,443	23%
Illustrator	$76,813	22%
Product Development	$76,813	22%
AutoCAD	$76,183	21%

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

Understanding how a Surface 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 March 01, 2026

$57,342

Average $62,961/year

$68,219

$4,778

Average $5,247/month

$5,685

$1,103

Average $1,211/week

$1,312

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,219	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,961	$5,247	$1,211	$30
25th Percentile	$57,342	$4,778	$1,103	$28

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Salary Trends for Surface Designer

Salaries for a Surface Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,052 in 2023 to around $63,437 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Surface Designer salary trends, .

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