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Robert Grizanti
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to web designer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Although there are abundant web designer jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Washington is the best state in the country for web designer jobs.
The median salary for web designers in Washington is $84,645. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $37,370, which ranked worst for web designers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Washington is the best state for web designer jobs, whereas South Dakota is the worst.
10 best states for web designers in 2025
1. Washington
Total web designer jobs: 948 Average annual salary: $84,645 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
2. Massachusetts
Total web designer jobs: 868 Average annual salary: $83,957 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
3. Virginia
Total web designer jobs: 964 Average annual salary: $79,373 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
4. District of Columbia
Total web designer jobs: 289 Average annual salary: $81,022 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 2.21
5. Oregon
Total web designer jobs: 529 Average annual salary: $70,323 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
6. California
Total web designer jobs: 3,548 Average annual salary: $75,320 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
7. New York
Total web designer jobs: 1,481 Average annual salary: $72,624 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
8. Rhode Island
Total web designer jobs: 135 Average annual salary: $63,889 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
9. New Jersey
Total web designer jobs: 552 Average annual salary: $72,679 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Maryland
Total web designer jobs: 520 Average annual salary: $72,031 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
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Detailed list of the best states for a web designer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $84,645 | $54,000 | 7,405,743 | 948 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $83,957 | $52,000 | 6,859,819 | 868 |
| 3 | Virginia | $79,373 | $49,000 | 8,470,020 | 964 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $81,022 | $50,000 | 693,972 | 289 |
| 5 | Oregon | $70,323 | $45,000 | 4,142,776 | 529 |
| 6 | California | $75,320 | $47,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,548 |
| 7 | New York | $72,624 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,481 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $63,889 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 135 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $72,679 | $45,000 | 9,005,644 | 552 |
| 10 | Maryland | $72,031 | $44,000 | 6,052,177 | 520 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $63,315 | $39,000 | 12,805,537 | 837 |
| 12 | Nevada | $72,719 | $45,000 | 2,998,039 | 113 |
| 13 | Arizona | $66,619 | $43,000 | 7,016,270 | 362 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $61,186 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 702 |
| 15 | Michigan | $59,899 | $38,000 | 9,962,311 | 562 |
| 16 | Utah | $57,843 | $37,000 | 3,101,833 | 314 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $57,703 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 390 |
| 18 | Texas | $57,001 | $37,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,473 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $56,773 | $35,000 | 1,342,795 | 132 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $62,350 | $39,000 | 1,815,857 | 49 |
| 21 | Alaska | $68,054 | $56,000 | 739,795 | 33 |
| 22 | Delaware | $62,197 | $38,000 | 961,939 | 61 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $58,850 | $36,000 | 3,588,184 | 237 |
| 24 | Illinois | $55,180 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 890 |
| 25 | Colorado | $56,254 | $38,000 | 5,607,154 | 419 |
| 26 | Kansas | $54,342 | $36,000 | 2,913,123 | 179 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $53,262 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 503 |
| 28 | Vermont | $54,090 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 53 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $53,830 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 129 |
| 30 | Florida | $54,312 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 940 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $65,903 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 28 |
| 32 | Ohio | $51,417 | $33,000 | 11,658,609 | 634 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $52,722 | $34,000 | 6,715,984 | 281 |
| 34 | Georgia | $50,578 | $33,000 | 10,429,379 | 836 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $51,508 | $33,000 | 2,088,070 | 119 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $53,578 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 124 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $52,523 | $35,000 | 579,315 | 25 |
| 38 | Missouri | $51,397 | $34,000 | 6,113,532 | 305 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $51,575 | $33,000 | 2,984,100 | 70 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $48,854 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 226 |
| 41 | Indiana | $48,025 | $31,000 | 6,666,818 | 300 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $46,812 | $31,000 | 3,004,279 | 127 |
| 43 | Maine | $47,984 | $30,000 | 1,335,907 | 71 |
| 44 | Alabama | $47,647 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 190 |
| 45 | Iowa | $47,293 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 179 |
| 46 | Idaho | $46,932 | $30,000 | 1,716,943 | 87 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $47,515 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 149 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $47,016 | $32,000 | 755,393 | 39 |
| 49 | Montana | $42,472 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 63 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $41,142 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 167 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $37,370 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 40 |
Highest paying states for web designers
| Rank | State | Avg. Web Designer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $84,645 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $83,957 |
| 3 | Virginia | $79,373 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $81,022 |
| 5 | Oregon | $70,323 |
| 6 | California | $75,320 |
| 7 | New York | $72,624 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $63,889 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $72,679 |
| 10 | Maryland | $72,031 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $63,315 |
| 12 | Nevada | $72,719 |
| 13 | Arizona | $66,619 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $61,186 |
| 15 | Michigan | $59,899 |
| 16 | Utah | $57,843 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $57,703 |
| 18 | Texas | $57,001 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $56,773 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $62,350 |
| 21 | Alaska | $68,054 |
| 22 | Delaware | $62,197 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $58,850 |
| 24 | Illinois | $55,180 |
| 25 | Colorado | $56,254 |
| 26 | Kansas | $54,342 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $53,262 |
| 28 | Vermont | $54,090 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $53,830 |
| 30 | Florida | $54,312 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $65,903 |
| 32 | Ohio | $51,417 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $52,722 |
| 34 | Georgia | $50,578 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $51,508 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $53,578 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $52,523 |
| 38 | Missouri | $51,397 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $51,575 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $48,854 |
| 41 | Indiana | $48,025 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $46,812 |
| 43 | Maine | $47,984 |
| 44 | Alabama | $47,647 |
| 45 | Iowa | $47,293 |
| 46 | Idaho | $46,932 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $47,515 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $47,016 |
| 49 | Montana | $42,472 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $41,142 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $37,370 |
Expert opinions on the best states for web designers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for web designers to find work opportunities?
Robert Grizanti
Assistant Professor, Villa Maria College
I have not conducted any research in this area, but consulting with our Advisory Council and as a member of our local American Advertising Federation chapter, I know many ad agencies, design firms, in-house marketing/design departments, and printers are always looking for skilled graphic designers. Of course, larger markets around the country will have more opportunities, but there are many small and mid-sized companies with "hidden" opportunities for many entry-level positions. I would encourage all recent graduates not to overlook these and would add, the growth of a virtual workforce may provide regional, domestic, and worldwide employment opportunities also.
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Updated January 8, 2025