How much does a designer make in Philadelphia?
$64,970a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $31.24 an hour or $5,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.24
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $64,970Highest 10%: $111,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $64,970 | $31.24 | |
| 75th | $95,750 | $46.03 | |
| 90th | $111,800 | $53.76 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $31.24 ($64,970 a year).
Do designers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $64,970 against $64,950 nationally, 0% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $72,760, so Philadelphia pays 11% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for designer pay?
18 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,800 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.