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

UX Designer Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$77,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.09/hr
▼ 26% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
1,990
public U.S. Median
$104,000
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,298 #35 of 46

UX Designer pay in Virginia, explained

Ux designers in Virginia earn a median of $77,140 per year ($37.09 per hour), which is 26% below the national median of $104,000. Entry-level workers earn around $42,080, while the most experienced UX designers reach about $140,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $77,140 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $77,140 is worth about $76,298 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #35 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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UX Designer pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,080
$20.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,140
$37.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,490
$67.54/hr

UX Designer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $77,140 $76,298
District of Columbia $107,650 $97,952 −$30,510
North Carolina $97,990 $103,884 −$20,850
Maryland $96,760 $92,188 −$19,620
Kentucky $77,000 $85,405 +$140
West Virginia $71,880 $80,316 +$5,260
Tennessee $63,510 $69,130 +$13,630

UX Designer in Virginia: FAQ

How much do UX designers make in Virginia?

Ux designers in Virginia earn a median of $77,140 per year ($37.09 per hour), compared with $104,000 nationally.

Does Virginia pay UX designers well?

At $77,140, Virginia pays 26% below the national median for UX designers. An estimated 1,990 work in the state.

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