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

UX Designer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$120,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.17/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
16,560
public U.S. Median
$104,000
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,110 #3 of 46

UX Designer pay in New York, explained

Ux designers in New York earn a median of $120,990 per year ($58.17 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $104,000. Entry-level workers earn around $63,960, while the most experienced UX designers reach about $204,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $120,990 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $120,990 is worth about $112,110 in national buying power — ranking New York #3 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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UX Designer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,960
$30.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$120,990
$58.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$204,510
$98.32/hr

UX Designer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $120,990 $112,110
Massachusetts $113,540 $107,359 +$7,450
Pennsylvania $104,160 $106,752 +$16,830
New Jersey $95,310 $87,597 +$25,680
Connecticut $94,660 $91,362 +$26,330

UX Designer in New York: FAQ

How much do UX designers make in New York?

Ux designers in New York earn a median of $120,990 per year ($58.17 per hour), compared with $104,000 nationally.

Does New York pay UX designers well?

At $120,990, New York pays 16% above the national median for UX designers. An estimated 16,560 work in the state.

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