How much does a designer make in Baltimore?
$69,100a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $33.22 an hour or $5,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.22
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,130Median: $69,100Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| 75th | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for designers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,970 |
| Washington, DC | $60,910 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $33.22 ($69,100 a year).
Do designers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $69,100 against $64,950 nationally, 6% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $60,910, so Baltimore pays 13% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for designer pay?
12 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,080 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.