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UX Designer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$81,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.95/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
1,750
public U.S. Median
$104,000
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$84,195 #26 of 46

UX Designer pay in Michigan, explained

Ux designers in Michigan earn a median of $81,010 per year ($38.95 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $104,000. Entry-level workers earn around $42,660, while the most experienced UX designers reach about $140,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $81,010 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $81,010 is worth about $84,195 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #26 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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UX Designer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,660
$20.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,010
$38.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,830
$67.71/hr

UX Designer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $81,010 $84,195 —
Wisconsin $95,340 $101,323 −$14,330
Ohio $83,360 $89,853 −$2,350
Indiana $63,430 $67,964 +$17,580

UX Designer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do UX designers make in Michigan?

Ux designers in Michigan earn a median of $81,010 per year ($38.95 per hour), compared with $104,000 nationally.

Does Michigan pay UX designers well?

At $81,010, Michigan pays 22% below the national median for UX designers. An estimated 1,750 work in the state.

UX Designer salary in other states

California · $136,110 Washington · $130,480 New York · $120,990 Massachusetts · $113,540 New Hampshire · $111,150 District of Columbia · $107,650 Rhode Island · $105,990 Pennsylvania · $104,160 Georgia · $103,810 Texas · $102,650 Oregon · $102,220 Utah · $99,990

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