UX Designer Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Web and Digital Interface Designers" (15-1255); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
UX designers create intuitive, accessible user experiences for digital products. They conduct user research, build wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with engineers to implement designs.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for UX Designer
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $163,810 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $133,760 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $123,850 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $122,270 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $120,640 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $119,950 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $119,190 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $118,190 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | $107,320 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, CA | $106,550 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $141,688 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | 98.1 | $122,316 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $120,360 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | 100.1 | $118,121 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $114,436 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $112,935 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | 111.9 | $110,692 |
| 8 | Salt Lake City, UT | 100.9 | $106,396 |
| 9 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $105,887 |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | 98.2 | $104,791 |
UX Designer Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $110,100 | $163,810 | $211,120 | $230,700 | 6,630 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,570 | $133,760 | $173,020 | $217,800 | 10,330 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,020 | $123,850 | $168,950 | $205,400 | 1,270 |
| Boston, MA | $86,770 | $122,270 | $159,540 | $178,250 | 2,330 |
| Portland, OR | $79,610 | $120,640 | $142,560 | $187,920 | 880 |
| Austin, TX | $85,290 | $119,950 | $166,580 | $180,440 | 1,080 |
| New York, NY | $96,100 | $119,190 | $167,660 | $204,510 | 14,990 |
| Atlanta, GA | $87,620 | $118,190 | $152,140 | $182,310 | 1,890 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $82,320 | $107,320 | $133,440 | $159,620 | 580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,830 | $106,550 | $168,500 | $201,320 | 9,220 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $80,120 | $104,940 | $173,670 | $183,000 | 640 |
| Dallas, TX | $80,000 | $104,150 | $132,260 | $164,290 | 2,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $71,380 | $102,860 | $135,430 | $170,680 | 770 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,910 | $99,450 | $134,570 | $160,770 | 790 |
| Denver, CO | $95,120 | $98,330 | $131,890 | $164,790 | 2,120 |
| Washington, DC | $73,600 | $97,000 | $131,940 | $170,790 | 1,900 |
| Houston, TX | $76,930 | $96,750 | $130,010 | $165,700 | 830 |
| Columbus, OH | $71,170 | $96,010 | $133,940 | $167,010 | 620 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,920 | $94,290 | $133,860 | $162,420 | 1,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,220 | $87,920 | $132,290 | $162,050 | 1,470 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,890 | $85,900 | $118,980 | $132,100 | 600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,100 | $81,730 | $112,110 | $140,320 | 970 |
| Miami, FL | $60,860 | $77,730 | $111,060 | $143,730 | 1,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,570 | $76,490 | $98,940 | $163,340 | 80 |
| Louisville, KY | $67,540 | $76,280 | $93,600 | $135,760 | 290 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,490 | $70,610 | $95,900 | $120,220 | 160 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,110 | $67,530 | $90,740 | $126,120 | 490 |
| Richmond, VA | $50,090 | $63,660 | $88,240 | $108,270 | 230 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,510 | $63,510 | $63,510 | $74,470 | 2,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $49,370 | $62,460 | $88,690 | $118,280 | 240 |
5About the UX Designer Role
UX designers create intuitive, accessible user experiences for digital products. They conduct user research, build wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with engineers to implement designs.
Compensation for UX Designers varies by metro — from $62,460 at the low end in Memphis, TN to $163,810 in San Francisco, CA. The $101,350 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see ux designer salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average UX Designer salary in the US?
The national median UX Designer salary is $104,000 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $73,290 and the 90th percentile reaches $201,550.
Which city pays UX Designers the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for UX Designers at $163,810 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Seattle, WA ($133,760) and San Diego, CA ($123,850) are next.