Interaction Designer Salary in Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County has demand from healthcare, education, and defense contractors. Wages here are higher than in rural Maryland but lower than in Washington, D.C.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$63,000 to $73,000

Average (per year)

$68,000

Recent graduates join media, higher education, and healthcare employers in the county.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$73,000 to $90,000

Average (per year)

$82,000

Mid-level designers work on web platforms, mobile apps, and internal tools for local tech firms and healthcare systems.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$90,000 to $108,000

Average (per year)

$99,000

Senior roles involve leading design teams for enterprise clients, universities, or government contractors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$108,000+

Principal designers drive UX strategy for large institutions, consulting firms, and national organizations.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$32 - $45

per hour

Mid-level

$45 - $62

per hour

Senior

$62 - $80

per hour