How much does a designer make in New York?
$82,170a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,040Median: $82,170Highest 10%: $143,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| 25th | $62,930 | $30.25 | |
| Median | $82,170 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 90th | $143,400 | $68.96 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $39.50 ($82,170 a year).
Do designers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,170 against $64,950 nationally, 27% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,030, so New York pays 4% less.
Where does New York rank for designer pay?
6 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,400 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.