How much does a designer make in Dallas?
$52,390a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $25.19 an hour or $4,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.19
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,880Median: $52,390Highest 10%: $83,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,880 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $41,000 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $52,390 | $25.19 | |
| 75th | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 90th | $83,470 | $40.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for designers.
| Houston, TX | $39,670 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $25.19 ($52,390 a year).
Do designers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $52,390 against $64,950 nationally, 19% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,590, so Dallas pays 26% more.
Where does Dallas rank for designer pay?
27 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,470 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.