How much does a designer make in New York?
$86,030a year
Median yearly pay for designers in New York. That is $41.36 an hour or $7,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.36
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,050Median: $86,030Highest 10%: $163,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 25th | $69,760 | $33.54 | |
| Median | $86,030 | $41.36 | |
| 75th | $121,000 | $58.15 | |
| 90th | $163,000 | $78.36 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $82,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 1. New Hampshire | $94,660 |
| 2. New York | $86,030 |
| 3. Hawaii | $85,700 |
| 4. South Carolina | $83,980 |
| 5. Illinois | $77,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.36 ($86,030 a year).
Do designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $86,030 against $64,950 nationally, 32% more.
Where does New York rank for designer pay?
New York ranks 2 of 26 states.
Which city in New York pays designers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $82,170 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.