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Job outlook for computer designers in the United States
Are computer designer jobs in demand?
Yes, computer designer jobs are in demand. Computer designer demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Computer designer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of computer designer jobs and the average computer designer salary over time.
Computer designer jobs over time
Computer designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,322 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,262 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,293 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,217 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,196 | 0.00% |
Average computer designer salary over time
Computer designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,479 | $31.96 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $65,291 | $31.39 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $62,180 | $29.89 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $60,001 | $28.85 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $58,032 | $27.90 | +2.0% |
Computer designer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of computer designer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where computer designers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for computer designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 255 | 37% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 901 | 12% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 812 | 12% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 493 | 12% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 949 | 11% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 152 | 11% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 630 | 10% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 534 | 10% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 309 | 10% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,692 | 9% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 917 | 9% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 501 | 9% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 305 | 9% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 98 | 9% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 84 | 9% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 69 | 9% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 58 | 9% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 51 | 9% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 453 | 8% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 101 | 8% |
Most common cities for computer designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novi | 1 | 2% | $63,658 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $70,412 |
| 3 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $63,632 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $72,248 |
| 5 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $61,803 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $68,305 |
| 7 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $85,357 |