How much does a designer make in Houston?
$39,670a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.07 an hour or $3,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.07
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,670Median: $39,670Highest 10%: $79,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| Median | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 75th | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 90th | $79,560 | $38.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for designers.
| Dallas, TX | $52,390 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.07 ($39,670 a year).
Do designers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $39,670 against $64,950 nationally, 39% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,590, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for designer pay?
35 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,560 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.