Video Game Designers Salary in District of Columbia
Video Game Designers in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,650 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,120; the top 10% earn over $172,130. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Graphic Designers$87,920 median in District of Columbia
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$107,650 median in District of Columbia
- Web Developers$114,690 median in District of Columbia
- Search Marketing Strategists$98,090 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Writers and Authors$129,300 median in District of Columbia
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$129,300 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in District of Columbia
How much do video game designers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $107,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,120 and the top 10% earn over $172,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 46 (+4% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.