Web and Digital Interface Designers earn a median of $104,000 per year ($50.00/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 6.0% through 2035, with about 8,300 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Web Designer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $104,000a year, or $50.00/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $54KTop 10% $202K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +6.0%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+6%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +6% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 8,300132,700 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025132.7K
- Projected 2035140.8K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 132.7K Projected 2035 140.8K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
Also advertised as: UI Developer (User Interface Developer), UX Developer (User Experience Developer), UX Engineer (User Experience Engineer), Web Administration Coordinator (Web Admin Coordinator), Web Architect, Web Content Developer.
Pay
How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers make?
Every web designer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$104,000
Middle half earn $73,290 to $158,820
- 10th
- $53,750
- 25th
- $73,290
- 75th
- $158,820
- 90th
- $201,550
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,750 |
| 25th | $73,290 |
| Median | $104,000 |
| 75th | $158,820 |
| 90th | $201,550 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $104,000
- Median hourly wage
- $50.00/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $117,490
- People employed
- 113,330
Versus all US occupations
At $104,000, Web and Digital Interface Designers earn 104% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $53,020 a year.
Versus computer and mathematical occupations
Inside the Computer and Mathematical group, where the middle occupation pays $116,580, this is 11% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $201,550 or more while the bottom 10% earn $53,750, a gap of 3.7×. That is an unusually wide spread, which usually tracks specialisation, employer type and years of experience.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 77% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
California pays the most at $136,110, and still leads at $122,932 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Web and Digital Interface Designers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1California | $136,110 | $122,932 | 27,090 |
| 2Washington | $130,480 | $121,929 | 11,580 |
| 3New York | $120,990 | $112,110 | 16,560 |
| 4Massachusetts | $113,540 | $107,359 | 2,740 |
| 5New Hampshire | $111,150 | $106,706 | 430 |
| 6District of Columbia | $107,650 | $97,952 | 480 |
| 7Rhode Island | $105,990 | $103,627 | 240 |
| 8Pennsylvania | $104,160 | $106,752 | 2,820 |
| 9Georgia | $103,810 | $107,806 | 2,800 |
| 10Texas | $102,650 | $105,763 | 5,910 |
Job outlook
Is Web Designer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +6.0% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | +6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Web and Digital Interface Designers to change 6.0% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 8,000 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 8,300 openings are projected each year, 6.3% of the 132,700 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
However, improving web development tools and increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) for web development may soften the employment growth of these workers. These tools may make these workers more productive, and it may also allow some workers in other occupations to do basic web development tasks.
Getting in
How to become a Web Designer
Educational requirements vary for web developers and digital designers, based on work setting and other factors.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
Full BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook entryThe work
What does a Web Designer do?
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
Web developers create and maintain websites. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. They are responsible for the look and functionality of the website or interface.
Day-to-day tasks
- Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects.
- Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality.
- Perform or direct Web site updates.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most web developers and digital designers work full time.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeSeated for more than half the working day.
Standing
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Where web and digital interface designers work
Share of jobs by employer type
- Information27%
- Self-employed workers13%
- Computer systems design and related services13%
- Finance and insurance6%
- Wholesale trade5%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Information | 27% |
| Self-employed workers | 13% |
| Computer systems design and related services | 13% |
| Finance and insurance | 6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5% |
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Critical Thinking3.5
- Active Listening3.4
- Active Learning3.4
- Writing3.1
- Speaking3.1
- Monitoring3.1
- Learning Strategies2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Active Learning | 3.4 |
| Writing | 3.1 |
| Speaking | 3.1 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.5
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Programming3.3
- Operations Analysis3.0
- Time Management3.0
- Coordination2.9
- Service Orientation2.9
- Systems Evaluation2.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
| Programming | 3.3 |
| Operations Analysis | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 2.9 |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 |
| Systems Evaluation | 2.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Analytical or scientific software · in demand
- Application server software · in demand
- Business intelligence and data analysis software · in demand
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software · in demand
- Cloud-based management software · in demand
- Configuration management software · in demand
- Content workflow software · in demand
- Customer relationship management CRM software · in demand
- Data base management system software · in demand
- Data base reporting software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Data mining software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Web Designer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Web Designer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 3 |
| Investigative | 5 |
| Artistic | 4 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 3 |
| Conventional | 4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data, combined with creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules.
- Investigative4.9
- Artistic4.5
- Conventional4.4
- Enterprising3.1
- Realistic2.6
- Social2.2
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with web and digital interface designers highlighted
- Software Developer$135,980
- Actuary$130,000
- Information Security Analyst$129,180
- Data Scientist$120,230
- Business Intelligence Analyst$120,230
- Database Administrator$104,620
- Web Designer$104,000
- Computer Programmer$100,390
- Web Developer$92,650
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $135,980 |
| Actuary | $130,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,180 |
| Data Scientist | $120,230 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $120,230 |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 |
| Web Designer | $104,000 |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 |
| Web Developer | $92,650 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Distinct careers BLS counts inside this occupation, each with its own profile.
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Questions
Web Designer: frequently asked questions
How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers make?
Web and Digital Interface Designers earn a median of $104,000 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 104% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $50.00/hr. The middle half earn between $73,290 and $158,820. The top 10% earn $201,550 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Web Designer?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Web and Digital Interface Designers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation.
Is Web Designer a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6.0% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 8,300 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Web Designer do?
Web developers create and maintain websites. A core O*NET task: identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction. Employers most often ask for Analytical or scientific software, Application server software, Business intelligence and data analysis software.
Which states pay Web and Digital Interface Designers the most?
The highest state medians for Web and Digital Interface Designers are California ($136,110), Washington ($130,480), New York ($120,990) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Web Designer?
O*NET scores Web and Digital Interface Designers highest on the Investigative, Artistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data with creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with INTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.