Design Manager Salary in San Antonio, Florida

San Antonio has a fast-growing population. Employers in finance, healthcare, and defense hire design managers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$74,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$80,000

Recent hires work on design for finance, healthcare, and military contracting firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$87,000 to $105,000

Average (per year)

$96,000

Managers at this level lead teams in Fortune 500 back offices or growing local tech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$106,000 to $124,000

Average (per year)

$115,000

Senior managers direct design strategy for large healthcare networks and national defense contractors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$125,000+

Principal roles manage corporate departments and coordinate design for major employers.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$37 - $48

per hour

Mid-level

$49 - $62

per hour

Senior

$63 - $76

per hour