How much does a Technical Designer make?

Updated Nov 21, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$71K - $112K/yr
Base Pay
$67K - $105K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$89K

/yr
$71K$112K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Technical Designer is $89,312 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,191 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,121 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $71K-$112K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Technical Designer

$89,312 /yr
Technical Designer
$128,139 /yr
Senior Technical Designer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Technical Designer?

Job TitleSalary
Technical Designer$89,312 /yr
Senior Technical Designer$128,139 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Technical Designer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Technical Designer in United States. Employers include Electronic Arts, NIKE and Solomon Cordwell Buenz.

1
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
$128,722/yr
444 open jobs
2
NIKE
$117,687/yr
5
CSC
$95,764/yr
8
Cpsi
$94,560/yr
10
Gap
$92,825/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Technical Designer in United States

1Electronic Arts$128,722
2NIKE$117,687
3Solomon Cordwell Buenz$97,448
4Macy's$96,704
5CSC$95,764
6Gap Inc.$94,805
7Derek Lam Company$94,683
8Cpsi$94,560
9Club Monaco$93,965
10Gap$92,825
Total Pay Trajectory

For Technical Designer

$89,312 /yr
Technical Designer
$128,139 /yr
Senior Technical Designer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Technical Designer?

Job TitleSalary
Technical Designer$89,312 /yr
Senior Technical Designer$128,139 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Technical Designer at different companies?

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Gensler
3.9
Technical DesignerSee 473 salaries from all locations

$85,378

 / yr
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
2.7
Designer Technical ISee 52 salaries from all locations

$110,490

 / yr
Boeing
3.9
Technical DesignerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$87,259

 / yr
NELSON
3
Technical DesignerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$70,337

 / yr
CSC
3.2
Technical DesignerSee 27 salaries from all locations

$95,764

 / yr
G-III Apparel
2.9
Technical DesignerSee 25 salaries from all locations

$81,143

 / yr
Abercrombie & Fitch
3.7
Technical DesignerSee 23 salaries from all locations

$91,670

 / yr

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Ralph Lauren
3.8
Technical DesignerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$82,428

 / yr
Studio Nazar
2
Technical DesignerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$73,830

 / yr
Target
3.5
Technical DesignerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$81,500

 / yr
Topson Downs
3.2
Technical DesignerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$76,017

 / yr
J. Crew
3.9
Technical DesignerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$80,643

 / yr
Theory
2.7
Technical DesignerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$80,961

 / yr
Levy Group
3.7
Technical DesignerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$92,034

 / yr
Kellwood
3.3
Technical DesignerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$74,586

 / yr
Kohl's
3.5
Technical DesignerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$65,980

 / yr
Express
3.3
Technical DesignerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$77,948

 / yr
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
2.7
Technical DesignerSee 12 salaries from all locations

$97,448

 / yr
Elie Tahari
2.7
Technical DesignerSee 12 salaries from all locations

$73,870

 / yr
Lands' End
3.4
Technical DesignerSee 12 salaries from all locations

$70,335

 / yr
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Technical Designer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Gensler Technical Designer salaries - 473 salaries reported$85,378/yr
Solomon Cordwell Buenz Designer Technical I salaries - 52 salaries reported$110,490/yr
Boeing Technical Designer salaries - 36 salaries reported$87,259/yr
NELSON Technical Designer salaries - 36 salaries reported$70,337/yr
CSC Technical Designer salaries - 27 salaries reported$95,764/yr
G-III Apparel Technical Designer salaries - 25 salaries reported$81,143/yr
Abercrombie & Fitch Technical Designer salaries - 23 salaries reported$91,670/yr
Ralph Lauren Technical Designer salaries - 20 salaries reported$82,428/yr
Studio Nazar Technical Designer salaries - 18 salaries reported$73,830/yr
Target Technical Designer salaries - 16 salaries reported$81,500/yr
Topson Downs Technical Designer salaries - 16 salaries reported$76,017/yr
J. Crew Technical Designer salaries - 15 salaries reported$80,643/yr
Theory Technical Designer salaries - 14 salaries reported$80,961/yr
Levy Group Technical Designer salaries - 14 salaries reported$92,034/yr
Kellwood Technical Designer salaries - 14 salaries reported$74,586/yr
Kohl's Technical Designer salaries - 14 salaries reported$65,980/yr
Express Technical Designer salaries - 14 salaries reported$77,948/yr
Solomon Cordwell Buenz Technical Designer salaries - 12 salaries reported$97,448/yr
Elie Tahari Technical Designer salaries - 12 salaries reported$73,870/yr
Lands' End Technical Designer salaries - 12 salaries reported$70,335/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Technical Designer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Technical Designer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $95,162, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $83,827, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $82,132, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $81,231, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $79,633.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$95,162

    15% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$83,827

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$82,132

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$81,231

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$79,633

    1% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Technical Designer are CSC and Cpsi.

CSCCSC$95,764/yr
CpsiCpsi$94,560/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?

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.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$76,600

/yr

$75K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$528

/hr

$28 | $500

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$53,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$64,000

/yr

$62K | $2K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Technical Designer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Technical Designer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Technical Designer is $89,312 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2216 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technical Designer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Technical Designer in United States is $112,312 per year.

The lowest salary for a Technical Designer in United States is $71,256 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Technical Designer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Technical Designer.

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