How much does a designer make in Maryland?
$60,910a year
Median yearly pay for designers in Maryland. That is $29.28 an hour or $5,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.28
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,450Median: $60,910Highest 10%: $81,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 75th | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| 90th | $81,100 | $38.99 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $69,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,970 |
| Washington, DC | $60,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 11. Florida | $65,510 |
| 12. California | $65,420 |
| 13. Oregon | $61,070 |
| 14. Maryland | $60,910 |
| 15. Virginia | $60,000 |
| 16. New Jersey | $59,470 |
| 17. Georgia | $58,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $29.28 ($60,910 a year).
Do designers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $60,910 against $64,950 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Maryland rank for designer pay?
Maryland ranks 14 of 26 states.
Which city in Maryland pays designers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $69,100 a year.
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.