How much does a designer make in Denver?
$69,620a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.47 an hour or $5,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.47
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,120Median: $69,620Highest 10%: $116,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| 25th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Median | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| 75th | $96,570 | $46.43 | |
| 90th | $116,000 | $55.78 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.47 ($69,620 a year).
Do designers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $69,620 against $64,950 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $65,630, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for designer pay?
11 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,000 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.