Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Recent salaries shared by Technical Designer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Technical Designer
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1-3 years
$62K - $73K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 13, 2026
$62K - $73K/yr
Technical Designer
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4-6 years
$82K/yr
($82K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 4, 2026
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Technical Designer
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7-9 years
$62K - $73K/yr
South Burlington, VT
submitted on Apr 3, 2026
$62K - $73K/yr
Technical Designer
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1-3 years
$84K/yr
($79K • $5K)
Columbus, OH
submitted on Apr 2, 2026
$84K/yr
$79K • $5K
Technical Designer
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4-6 years
$61K/yr
($60K • $968)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Apr 1, 2026
$61K/yr
$60K • $968
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Technical Designer
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15+ years
$92K - $108K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Mar 26, 2026
$92K - $108K/yr
Technical Designer
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7-9 years
$68K/yr
($68K • $0)
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Mar 25, 2026
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Technical Designer
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1-3 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Mar 23, 2026
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Technical Designer
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4-6 years
$67K/yr
($67K • $0)
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Mar 22, 2026
$67K/yr
$67K • $0
Technical Designer
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15+ years
$101K/yr
($97K • $4K)
New York, NY
submitted on Mar 18, 2026
$101K/yr
$97K • $4K
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Technical Designer in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $104,118, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $99,453, Information Technology with a median total pay of $94,940, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $87,405, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $85,920.
Frequently asked questions about Technical Designer salaries
The average salary for Technical Designer is $94,763 per year or $46 per hour, with top earners making up to $152,504 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $74,280 (25th percentile) to $122,129 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2798 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Designer employees.
The highest salary for Technical Designer is $122,129 per year, $10,177 per month or $59 per hour.
The lowest salary for Technical Designer is $74,280 per year, $6,190 per month or $36 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Technical Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $83,231 per year (estimate) and goes up to $151,494 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.