Video Game Designers Salary in New York
Video Game Designers in New York earn a median of $120,990 a year, +16% 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
- $120,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 16,560
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,960; the top 10% earn over $204,510. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Graphic Designers$77,340 median in New York
- Art Directors$137,320 median in New York
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$96,770 median in New York
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$120,990 median in New York
- Web Developers$98,580 median in New York
- Search Marketing Strategists$98,580 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in New York
How much do video game designers make in New York?
The median is $120,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,960 and the top 10% earn over $204,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+16% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.