All designers not listed separately.
Designers, All Other
SOC: 27-1029 O*NET: 27-1029.00
Median Salary
$64,950
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 1.2%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All designers not listed separately.
What does a Designers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$43,030
10th percentile
Early Career
$51,020
25th percentile
Median
$64,950
50th percentile
Experienced
$95,860
75th percentile
Top Earners
$129,110
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$43,030
25th
$51,020
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$64,950
Mean: $79,090
75th
$95,860
90th
$129,110
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $86,080 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $51,020 and $95,860
- •Salary spread is 69.0% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 9,480 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:29,500
Top Industries
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21.1%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21.1%
Manufacturing16.9%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+1.2%
Annual Openings:2,100
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)29,500
Current
2035 (Projected)29,900
+1.2%
+400
Employment Change
+1.2%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Designers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 28 locations
California
3,110 jobs$65,4202.80x
New York
1,050 jobs$86,0301.78x
Georgia
810 jobs$58,5602.72x
New Jersey
550 jobs$59,4702.11x
Florida
440 jobs$65,5100.73x
Washington
350 jobs$57,5101.63x
Tennessee
280 jobs$72,4501.40x
Oregon
280 jobs$61,0702.30x
Maryland
260 jobs$60,9101.54x
Louisiana
250 jobs$57,0202.12x
Colorado
230 jobs$65,6301.30x
Michigan
150 jobs$00.57x
North Carolina
120 jobs$51,7400.40x
Missouri
120 jobs$48,3200.66x
Iowa
70 jobs$00.76x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Designers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Designers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Designers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
2.2k program completions/year
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
933 program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
719 program completions/year
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
563 program completions/year
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ
558 program completions/year
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
516 program completions/year
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
487 program completions/year
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
474 program completions/year
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
472 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
470 program completions/year
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
466 program completions/year
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
451 program completions/year