UX Designer Salary (2026): How Much Do Web and Digital Interface Designers Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$109,436
Per Hour$52.61
Total Jobs$112,430
Highest Paying StateCalifornia

UX Designer Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1California$136,110▲ 24%$27,090
2Washington$130,480▲ 19%$11,580
3New York$120,990▲ 11%$16,560
4Massachusetts$113,540▲ 4%$2,740
5New Hampshire$111,150▲ 2%$430
6District of Columbia$107,650▼ 2%$480
7Rhode Island$105,990▼ 3%$240
8Pennsylvania$104,160▼ 5%$2,820
9Georgia$103,810▼ 5%$2,800
10Texas$102,650▼ 6%$5,910
11Oregon$102,220▼ 7%$1,230
12Utah$99,990▼ 9%$1,060
13Arizona$98,070▼ 10%$810
14North Carolina$97,990▼ 10%$3,400
15Maryland$96,760▼ 12%$1,310
16Colorado$95,880▼ 12%$3,250
17Wisconsin$95,340▼ 13%$880
18New Jersey$95,310▼ 13%$2,170
19Connecticut$94,660▼ 14%$1,060
20Delaware$93,880▼ 14%$130
21Illinois$85,710▼ 22%$2,050
22Ohio$83,360▼ 24%$2,520
23Minnesota$82,650▼ 24%$1,520
24Michigan$81,010▼ 26%$1,750
25South Carolina$80,930▼ 26%$800
26Nevada$80,120▼ 27%$1,180
27Florida$77,730▼ 29%$4,620
28Virginia$77,140▼ 30%$1,990
29Montana$77,030▼ 30%$100
30Kentucky$77,000▼ 30%$590
31Oklahoma$76,440▼ 30%$340
32West Virginia$71,880▼ 34%$200
33Alaska$71,300▼ 35%$30
34Missouri$70,970▼ 35%$1,210
35Kansas$70,620▼ 35%$200
36Iowa$69,060▼ 37%$670
37Louisiana$68,790▼ 37%$170
38Wyoming$67,020▼ 39%$110
39Nebraska$65,520▼ 40%$720
40North Dakota$64,260▼ 41%$40
41Idaho$64,250▼ 41%$340
42Tennessee$63,510▼ 42%$3,610
43Indiana$63,430▼ 42%$1,160
44New Mexico$53,300▼ 51%$200
45Alabama$51,860▼ 53%$130
46Mississippi$48,550▼ 56%$230

FAQ

How much does a UX Designer make?

The national median annual salary for web and digital interface designers is $109,436, about $52.61 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays web and digital interface designers the most?

California tops the list at $136,110 per year.

What state pays web and digital interface designers the least?

Mississippi has the lowest median at $48,550.

How much does a UX Designer make per hour?

At the national median, web and digital interface designers earn about $52.61 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most web and digital interface designers employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of web and digital interface designers include California.