📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

UI/UX Designer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$90,801
per year
Median
$85,500
per year
Hourly
$43.65
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$56,858
25th Percentile — Junior$75,288
50th Percentile — Median$85,500
75th Percentile — Senior$116,755
90th Percentile — Top Earners$132,848
💡 Top-earning UI/UX Designers in Texas make up to $132,848 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$68.5k
2021
$72.5k
2022
$76.7k
2023
$81.1k
2024
$85.8k
2025
$90.8k
2026
📈 UI/UX Designer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 5.8% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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UI/UX Designer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $88,077 -3.0% High
San Antonio $81,721 -10.0% High
Dallas $89,893 -1.0% High
Austin $98,065 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $87,169 -4.0% High
El Paso $74,457 -18.0% High
Arlington $88,077 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $78,997 -13.0% High
Plano $92,617 +2.0% High
Laredo $72,641 -20.0% High
Lubbock $74,457 -18.0% High
Garland $86,261 -5.0% High
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UI/UX Designer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for UI/UX Designers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $90,801 per year, Texas's UI/UX Designer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $56,858–$75,288, while experienced UI/UX Designers can command $116,755–$132,848.

Looking ahead, the UI/UX Designer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 5.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average UI/UX Designer salary in Texas is $90,801 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $95,580.
  • Major metro areas typically pay UI/UX Designers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for UI/UX Designer employment.
  • At $90,801/year, Texas UI/UX Designer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $95,580/year.