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How Much Does an Associate Designer Earn In The United States?

Associate Designer Salaries
Updated April 6, 2021
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$58,000
$41,000
$58,000
$80,000
The average associate designer makes about $58,254 per year. That's $28.01 per hour! Those in the lower 10%, such as entry-level positions, only make about $41,000 a year. Meanwhile, the top 10% are sitting pretty with an average salary of $80,000. Many of associate designers seem to be drawn to retail and manufacturing companies. Unless they care more about money, in which case associate designers tend to work at technology, retail, and media companies. Even the employees who work in these industries can confirm that's where the money is. Although money is important, a lot of people base their career decisions solely on location. That's why we found that Oregon, Virginia and Washington pay associate designers the highest salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. Arlington, VA

Average Salary: $71,374

2. Portland, OR

Average Salary: $70,901

Associate Designer Jobs: 3

3. San Francisco, CA

Average Salary: $69,104

Associate Designer Jobs: 8

4. Seattle, WA

Average Salary: $68,708

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

5. Worcester, MA

Average Salary: $65,054

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

6. New York, NY

Average Salary: $64,159

Associate Designer Jobs: 31

7. Washington, DC

Average Salary: $61,883

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

8. Columbus, IN

Average Salary: $60,044

9. Fort Lee, NJ

Average Salary: $58,752

10. Richardson, TX

Average Salary: $57,339

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

11. Columbus, OH

Average Salary: $56,219

12. Boulder, CO

Average Salary: $55,924

13. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $55,607

Associate Designer Jobs: 7

14. Durham, NC

Average Salary: $55,467

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

15. Phoenix, AZ

Average Salary: $55,222

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

16. Philadelphia, PA

Average Salary: $55,029

Associate Designer Jobs: 1

17. Atlanta, GA

Average Salary: $53,214

Associate Designer Jobs: 4

18. Orlando, FL

Average Salary: $52,849

Associate Designer Jobs: 2

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Where Associate Designers Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where associate designers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Associate Designers Earn In Different Cities?

While an associate designer can average a salary of $58,254 per year, or $28.01 per hour, there are many opportunities for associate designers to make more. For example, in Arlington, VA you might make $71,374 per year. Other high-paying locations include Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to Arlington, VA where the average starting salary is $44,000. The highest paying states for associate designers include Oregon, Virginia and Washington. Meanwhile, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Oklahoma offer the lowest salaries.
Location
1. Arlington, VA
$71,374
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
2. Portland, OR
$70,901
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
3. San Francisco, CA
$69,104
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
4. Seattle, WA
$68,708
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
5. Worcester, MA
$65,054
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
6. New York, NY
$64,159
Avg. Salary
$40k
$92k
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High Paying Associate Designer Jobs

Which Companies Pay Associate Designers The Most?

If you want to get paid the most as an associate designer, being employed by a company such as KPIT Infosystems or SAP would be a smart choice, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. Additionally, companies like Maxim Integrated and Google also report highly competitive salaries for associate designers.
Company
1. KPIT Infosystems
3.9
$87,491
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
2. SAP
4.6
$86,038
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
3. Maxim Integrated
4.8
$80,043
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
4. Google
4.8
$78,423
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
5. CSC Holdings
4.6
$75,772
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
6. Yahoo
4.8
$73,919
Avg. Salary
$54k
$91k
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    How Much Do Associate Designers Make In Different Industries?

    The salary for an associate designer can vary depending on what industry the job is in. The highest salaries for associate designers tend to be found in technology, retail, and media companies. In fact, associate designers can make a yearly salary of $63,694 while working for technology companies.
    1. Technology
    $63,694
    Avg. Salary
    $47k
    $75k
    2. Retail
    $58,674
    Avg. Salary
    $47k
    $75k
    3. Media
    $55,470
    Avg. Salary
    $47k
    $75k
    4. Manufacturing
    $54,531
    Avg. Salary
    $47k
    $75k
    5. Finance
    $52,097
    Avg. Salary
    $47k
    $75k

    How Experience Affects Associate Designer Salaries

    The salary for an associate designer can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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    Recently Added Associate Designer Salaries

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    Ball Corporation
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    Associate Designer
    Associate Designer
    Associate Designer
    Westminster, CO
    Westminster, CO
    01/20/2021
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    $53,100
    $53,100
    01/20/2021
    Xcel Energy
    Xcel Energy
    Associate Designer/Designer
    Associate Designer/Designer
    Associate Designer/Designer
    Edina, MN
    Edina, MN
    01/16/2021
    01/16/2021
    $45,914
    $45,914
    01/16/2021
    Management Decisions, Inc.
    Management Decisions, Inc.
    Closures Associate CAD Design
    Closures Associate CAD Design
    Closures Associate CAD Design
    Carson, CA
    Carson, CA
    12/12/2020
    12/12/2020
    $125,220
    $125,220
    12/12/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Edina, MN
    Edina, MN
    10/27/2020
    10/27/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    10/27/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    San Marcos, CA
    San Marcos, CA
    03/14/2020
    03/14/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    03/14/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Taylor, MI
    Taylor, MI
    03/12/2020
    03/12/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    03/12/2020
    Robert Half
    Robert Half
    Associate Designer
    Associate Designer
    Associate Designer
    Milwaukie, OR
    Milwaukie, OR
    03/11/2020
    03/11/2020
    $48,001
    $48,001
    03/11/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Rockford, IL
    Rockford, IL
    03/08/2020
    03/08/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    03/08/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Las Vegas, NV
    Las Vegas, NV
    03/06/2020
    03/06/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    03/06/2020
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Design Associate
    Sterling Heights, MI
    Sterling Heights, MI
    02/29/2020
    02/29/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    02/29/2020
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