verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

UX Designer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$107,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.76/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
480
public U.S. Median
$104,000
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,952 #14 of 46

UX Designer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Ux designers in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,650 per year ($51.76 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $104,000. Entry-level workers earn around $78,120, while the most experienced UX designers reach about $172,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $107,650 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $107,650 is worth about $97,952 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #14 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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UX Designer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,120
$37.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,650
$51.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,130
$82.75/hr

UX Designer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $107,650 $97,952
Maryland $96,760 $92,188 +$10,890
Virginia $77,140 $76,298 +$30,510

UX Designer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do UX designers make in District of Columbia?

Ux designers in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,650 per year ($51.76 per hour), compared with $104,000 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay UX designers well?

At $107,650, District of Columbia pays 4% above the national median for UX designers. An estimated 480 work in the state.

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