Web and digital interface designers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,750 | $25.84 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,000 | $50.00 |
| Mean (average) | $117,490 | $56.49 |
| 90th percentile | $201,550 | $96.90 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Web and digital interface designers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 50 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,860 | $44,190 | $127,500 | 130 | 0.09 |
| Alaska | $71,300 | $50,800 | $114,150 | 30 | 0.15 |
| Arizona | $98,070 | $53,260 | $183,000 | 810 | 0.35 |
| California | $136,110 | $68,090 | $219,750 | 27,090 | 2.04 |
| Colorado | $95,880 | $60,620 | $169,050 | 3,250 | 1.55 |
| Connecticut | $94,660 | $53,240 | $131,470 | 1,060 | 0.86 |
| Delaware | $93,880 | $50,880 | $136,490 | 130 | 0.36 |
| District of Columbia | $107,650 | $78,120 | $172,130 | 480 | 0.94 |
| Florida | $77,730 | $49,710 | $142,910 | 4,620 | 0.64 |
| Georgia | $103,810 | $54,910 | $172,950 | 2,800 | 0.79 |
| Guam | $31,200 | $21,780 | $45,850 | 30 | 0.66 |
| Hawaii | Data unavailable | 50 | 0.11 | ||
| Idaho | $64,250 | $45,240 | $129,620 | 340 | 0.55 |
| Illinois | $85,710 | $58,090 | $157,670 | 2,050 | 0.46 |
| Indiana | $63,430 | $37,960 | $114,390 | 1,160 | 0.5 |
| Iowa | $69,060 | $42,140 | $108,160 | 670 | 0.59 |
| Kansas | $70,620 | $44,520 | $114,190 | 200 | 0.19 |
| Kentucky | $77,000 | $52,750 | $121,520 | 590 | 0.4 |
| Louisiana | $68,790 | $38,090 | $101,280 | 170 | 0.12 |
| Maine | Data unavailable | 380 | 0.8 | ||
| Maryland | $96,760 | $52,930 | $164,460 | 1,310 | 0.65 |
| Massachusetts | $113,540 | $71,110 | $178,050 | 2,740 | 1.03 |
| Michigan | $81,010 | $42,660 | $140,830 | 1,750 | 0.54 |
| Minnesota | $82,650 | $47,190 | $133,710 | 1,520 | 0.71 |
| Mississippi | $48,550 | $41,180 | $96,190 | 230 | 0.28 |
| Missouri | $70,970 | $43,680 | $132,550 | 1,210 | 0.57 |
| Montana | $77,030 | $47,670 | $138,520 | 100 | 0.28 |
| Nebraska | $65,520 | $46,990 | $100,590 | 720 | 0.96 |
| Nevada | $80,120 | $52,000 | $130,260 | 1,180 | 1.05 |
| New Hampshire | $111,150 | $51,550 | $162,960 | 430 | 0.86 |
| New Jersey | $95,310 | $50,340 | $173,470 | 2,170 | 0.69 |
| New Mexico | $53,300 | $32,660 | $123,910 | 200 | 0.32 |
| New York | $120,990 | $63,960 | $204,510 | 16,560 | 2.35 |
| North Carolina | $97,990 | $44,530 | $163,850 | 3,400 | 0.94 |
| North Dakota | $64,260 | $50,940 | $89,440 | 40 | 0.12 |
| Ohio | $83,360 | $48,940 | $151,090 | 2,520 | 0.62 |
| Oklahoma | $76,440 | $37,730 | $120,960 | 340 | 0.28 |
| Oregon | $102,220 | $65,260 | $180,580 | 1,230 | 0.86 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,160 | $54,450 | $155,200 | 2,820 | 0.64 |
| Puerto Rico | $48,700 | $27,880 | $98,740 | 230 | 0.34 |
| Rhode Island | $105,990 | $65,640 | $166,320 | 240 | 0.66 |
| South Carolina | $80,930 | $43,720 | $162,880 | 800 | 0.48 |
| Tennessee | $63,510 | $45,510 | $83,220 | 3,610 | 1.51 |
| Texas | $102,650 | $59,290 | $168,620 | 5,910 | 0.58 |
| Utah | $99,990 | $57,890 | $159,710 | 1,060 | 0.84 |
| Virginia | $77,140 | $42,080 | $140,490 | 1,990 | 0.67 |
| Washington | $130,480 | $60,580 | $217,290 | 11,580 | 4.47 |
| West Virginia | $71,880 | $30,800 | $271,340 | 200 | 0.4 |
| Wisconsin | $95,340 | $57,980 | $138,410 | 880 | 0.41 |
| Wyoming | $67,020 | $44,740 | $103,590 | 110 | 0.53 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for web and digital interface designers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 8,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 13.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for web and digital interface designers
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia CIP 09.0702
- Computer and Information Sciences, General CIP 11.0101
- Informatics CIP 11.0104
- Human-Centered Technology Design CIP 11.0105
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General CIP 11.0201
- Information Science/Studies CIP 11.0401
- Computer Science CIP 11.0701
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design CIP 11.0801
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster CIP 11.1004
- Human Computer Interaction CIP 30.3101
- Design and Visual Communications, General CIP 50.0401
- Graphic Design CIP 50.0409
- Digital Marketing CIP 52.1404
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
- Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
- Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Technology skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud software (in demand)
- Adobe Illustrator (in demand)
- Adobe Photoshop (in demand)
- Atlassian JIRA (in demand)
- Cascading style sheets CSS (in demand)
- Figma (in demand)
- Google Angular (in demand)
- Hypertext markup language HTML (in demand)
- JavaScript (in demand)
- React (in demand)
- TypeScript (in demand)
- Adobe XD (in demand)
- AJAX (hot technology)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe After Effects (hot technology)
- Adobe InDesign (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Programming, Operations Analysis, Time Management, Coordination.
Common job titles: UI Developer (User Interface Developer), UX Developer (User Experience Developer), UX Engineer (User Experience Engineer), Web Administration Coordinator (Web Admin Coordinator), Web Architect, Web Content Developer, Web Content Specialist, Web Design Specialist, Web Designer, Webmaster.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do web and digital interface designers make?
The national median annual wage for web and digital interface designers was $104,000 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $53,750 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $201,550. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do web and digital interface designers need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is web and digital interface designers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of web and digital interface designers to change +6.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 8,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay web and digital interface designers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($136,110), Washington ($130,480), New York ($120,990). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.