Occupation salary
Instructional Designer Salary
Instructional Designer careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$47,980
Entry-level baseline
National median
$77,440
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$121,670
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Instructional Designer
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $53,270 | $85,730 | $127,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $44,370 | $84,850 | $139,900 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $45,660 | $77,900 | $120,840 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $57,550 | $77,430 | $106,760 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $46,240 | $65,340 | $99,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $50,040 | $78,400 | $112,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $47,980 | $76,420 | $106,200 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $59,390 | $105,890 | $160,180 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $59,170 | $80,740 | $118,210 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $64,760 | $99,030 | $156,190 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $49,100 | $78,740 | $104,160 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $47,660 | $60,200 | $98,480 |
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