How much does a designer make in Pennsylvania?
$72,760a year
Median yearly pay for designers in Pennsylvania. That is $34.98 an hour or $6,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.98
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 26
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $72,760Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| 75th | $95,450 | $45.89 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.56 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 4. South Carolina | $83,980 |
| 5. Illinois | $77,460 |
| 6. Nevada | $75,490 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $72,760 |
| 8. Tennessee | $72,450 |
| 9. Indiana | $66,580 |
| 10. Colorado | $65,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.98 ($72,760 a year).
Do designers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $72,760 against $64,950 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for designer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 7 of 26 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays designers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $64,970 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.