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Create meaningful and accessible digital experiences by designing user interfaces and experiences.
$73,370
Lower reported wage
$98,090
Median
$192,180
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Web and Digital Interface Designers' (15-1255). Median $98,090. 132,700 jobs. The same SOC also covers UX Researcher.
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A visual foundation; add interaction research, accessibility, and tested digital projects. [1]
Design and test digital experiences so people can complete tasks clearly and accessibly. [1]
Digital designers often work in offices or remotely with product and development teams. [1]
Usually full time; project deadlines can change the pace. [1]
Conflicting feedback and accessibility needs require listening, testing, and revision. [1]
A strong body of work may support senior design, research, or design leadership roles. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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