Video Game Designers Salary in Michigan
Video Game Designers in Michigan earn a median of $81,010 a year, −22% 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
- $81,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,660; the top 10% earn over $140,830. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Graphic Designers$57,350 median in Michigan
- Art Directors$86,660 median in Michigan
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$86,630 median in Michigan
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$81,010 median in Michigan
- Web Developers$98,470 median in Michigan
- Search Marketing Strategists$66,780 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in Michigan
How much do video game designers make in Michigan?
The median is $81,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,660 and the top 10% earn over $140,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 46 (−22% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.