Designers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,940 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $28,780
90th percentile $77,210
Employed locally 70
National median $66,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,780
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $75,950
    90th
    $77,210

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Designers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Designers, All Other salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Designers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,840
    Illinois $98,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $90,850
    Savannah, GA $85,170
    Minnesota $84,340

    Nearby metros — Designers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
    Coaches and Scouts $32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Designers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Designers, All Other in Houston, TX is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Designers, All Other salaries?

    The median Designers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 32.1% below the national median of $66,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Designers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Designers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,780 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.