How much does a designer make in Virginia?
$60,000a year
Median yearly pay for designers in Virginia. That is $28.85 an hour or $5,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,330Median: $60,000Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| 25th | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 75th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.09 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $60,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 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 |
| 18. Washington | $57,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.85 ($60,000 a year).
Do designers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $60,000 against $64,950 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for designer pay?
Virginia ranks 15 of 26 states.
Which city in Virginia pays designers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $60,910 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.