Assistant Technical Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Technical Designer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Technical Designer in the United States is $62,179 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Assistant Technical Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,380
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,641 to $67,518
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,599
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Assistant Technical Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $67,518 $5,627 $1,298 $32
Average $62,179 $5,182 $1,196 $30
25th Percentile $56,641 $4,720 $1,089 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Technical Designer Salaries

An Assistant Technical Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Technical Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Technical Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,875
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,338
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,087
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,404
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,595
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Technical Designer$61,875
Fashion D... Level Assistant Technical Designer$76,338
Fashion D... Level Assistant Technical Designer$98,087
Fashion D... Level Assistant Technical Designer$126,404
Manager o... Level Assistant Technical Designer$129,595
$61,875 0 yr
$76,338 < 2 yrs
$98,087 2-4 yrs
$126,404 5-8 yrs
$129,595 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Technical Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Technical Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,844.
  • California: $68,583.
  • Massachusetts: $67,669.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Technical Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $78,426
  • San Francisco: $77,655
  • Oakland: $75,932

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Technical Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.87% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 6.87%
Photoshop 2%
Illustrator 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Technical Designer's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$66,531
7%
Presentation
$64,044
3%
Initiative
$62,179
0%
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Assistant Technical Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Technical Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Assistant Technical Designer

Salaries for an Assistant Technical Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,342 in 2023 to around $62,734 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Technical Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Technical Designer Over Time

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