What are the main factors that influence a Surface Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Surface Designer's salary?

A Surface Designer's salary grows with experience: a Surface Designer (0-2 years)earns $62,653, a Fashion Designer II (2-4 years)earns $77,298, a Fashion Designer III (4-7 years)earns $99,321, a Fashion Designer IV (7+ years)earns $127,995, a Manager of Fashion Design (7+ years)earns $131,226,

What are the highest paying states for a Surface Designer?

Surface Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surface Designer roles are District of Columbia $68,844, California $68,583, Massachusetts $67,669. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surface Designer roles make?

Salaries for Surface Designer level roles vary by specialization: Surface Warfare Officer: $86,005; Surface Mount Technician: $70,856; Surface Pattern Designer: $68,702; SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER: $55,870; Surface Diamond Driller: $49,516.

Surface Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surface Designer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Surface Designer in Delaware is $63,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,466
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,490 to $68,531
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,373

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Surface Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,531	$5,711	$1,318	$33
Average	$63,111	$5,259	$1,214	$30
25th Percentile	$57,490	$4,791	$1,106	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Surface Designer Salaries

A Surface 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 Surface Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surface 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): $62,653
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,298
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,321
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,995
Expert (over 8 years): $131,226

Levels	Salary
Surface D... Level Surface Designer	$62,653
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$77,298
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$99,321
Fashion D... Level Surface Designer	$127,995
Manager o... Level Surface Designer	$131,226

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How Do Surface 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 Surface Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

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

District of Columbia $68,844 California $68,583 Massachusetts $67,669 Washington $67,420 New Jersey $67,395 Alaska $67,308 Connecticut $66,450 New York $66,102

Hawaii $64,989 Rhode Island $64,467 Maryland $64,112 Minnesota $63,627 Colorado $63,441 Illinois $63,379 Oregon $63,142 Delaware $62,968

New Hampshire $62,859 Virginia $62,614 Pennsylvania $61,899 Nevada $61,538 North Dakota $61,420 Michigan $61,233 Wisconsin $61,165 Vermont $61,028

Texas $60,649 Maine $60,624 Arizona $60,587 Ohio $60,543 Georgia $59,971 Indiana $59,685 Wyoming $59,629 Utah $59,542

Iowa $59,505 Kansas $59,206 Louisiana $59,119 North Carolina $59,088 Missouri $59,076 Florida $58,833 Montana $58,703 Nebraska $58,578

Kentucky $58,510 South Carolina $58,261 Tennessee $58,106 Idaho $58,044 New Mexico $57,590 Oklahoma $57,490 Alabama $57,123 South Dakota $56,508

Arkansas $56,172 West Virginia $55,992 Mississippi $55,451

Top Paying Cities for Surface 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:

Lincoln: $65,169
Little Creek: $64,566
Magnolia: $64,834

Lincoln, DE $65,169 Little Creek, DE $64,566 Magnolia, DE $64,834 Milford, DE $65,169 Marydel, DE $64,324 Millsboro, DE $65,169 Millville, DE $65,605 Milton, DE $65,169

Nassau, DE $65,169 Ocean View, DE $65,605 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,605 Seaford, DE $64,485 Selbyville, DE $65,605 Smyrna, DE $64,249 Viola, DE $64,834 Woodside, DE $64,647

Bear, DE $63,776 Newark, DE $63,801 Claymont, DE $63,851 Delaware City, DE $63,801 Hockessin, DE $63,851 Kirkwood, DE $63,801 Middletown, DE $64,118 Montchanin, DE $63,851

New Castle, DE $63,851 Odessa, DE $64,206 Port Penn, DE $63,627 Rockland, DE $63,851 Saint Georges, DE $63,801 Townsend, DE $64,112 Winterthur, DE $63,851 Lewes, DE $65,169

Wilmington, DE $63,851 Dover, DE $64,535 Dover Afb, DE $64,684 Bethany Beach, DE $65,605 Bethel, DE $64,485 Bridgeville, DE $65,169 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,603 Cheswold, DE $64,386

Clayton, DE $64,224 Dagsboro, DE $65,605 Delmar, DE $64,485 Ellendale, DE $65,169 Felton, DE $65,169 Fenwick Island, DE $65,605 Frankford, DE $65,605 Frederica, DE $65,169

Georgetown, DE $65,169 Greenwood, DE $65,169 Harbeson, DE $65,169 Harrington, DE $65,169 Hartly, DE $64,193 Houston, DE $65,169 Kenton, DE $64,224 Laurel, DE $64,485

Yorklyn, DE $63,851

Surface Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Surface 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

$57,490

Average $63,111/year

$68,531

$4,791

Average $5,259/month

$5,711

$1,106

Average $1,214/week

$1,318

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,531	$5,711	$1,318	$33
Average	$63,111	$5,259	$1,214	$30
25th Percentile	$57,490	$4,791	$1,106	$28

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