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Design assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Design Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.67
Average $21.67
Low $14.68
High $31.97

The average salary for a design assistant is $21.67 per hour in the United States. 355 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Design Assistant job openings in United States

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Design Assistant
Yellowstone Landscape2.9out of 5 stars.
Roselle, IL
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Design Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TerraPower
 
$251,399per year
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Texas Department of Transporta...
 
$123,596per year
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Start, Inc.
 
$115,000per year
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Borough of Manhattan Community...
 
$104,645per year
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Zillion Technologies
 
$98,800per year
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City of Seattle
 
$92,846per year
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Highest paying cities for Design Assistants near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $35.73 per hour
  2. Miami, FL
    $27.32 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $25.58 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $24.73 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $24.37 per hour

Where can a Design Assistant earn more?

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