How much do senior designers make?

• Washington averages $130,149 a year ($62.57 an hour)

• Oregon averages $110,862 a year ($53.30 an hour)

• Nevada averages $105,968 a year ($50.95 an hour)

• California averages $102,010 a year ($49.04 an hour)

• Massachusetts averages $100,263 a year ($48.20 an hour)

Lowest-Paying States for Senior Designers:

• Wyoming averages $52,744 a year ($25.36 an hour)

• Kentucky averages $60,042 a year ($28.87 an hour)

• South Dakota averages $64,301 a year ($30.91 an hour)

• South Carolina averages $65,216 a year ($31.35 an hour)

• New Mexico averages $68,100 a year ($32.74 an hour)

Industry Type and Average Senior Designer Salary:

• Retail: $123,609 a year

• Media: $122,403 a year

• Automotive: $110,343 a year

• Manufacturing - $107,385 a year

• Technology: $106,125 a year

• Professional: $87,970 a year