Product Designer Salary in Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County, Iowa is near Omaha. Local salaries are influenced by Iowa's cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$50,000 to $65,000

Average (per year)

$57,000

Graduates start at local startups or regional service companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$64,000 to $78,000

Average (per year)

$70,000

With experience, designers move into roles with regional healthcare or logistics firms, which pay higher than entry-level positions.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$77,000 to $96,000

Average (per year)

$85,000

Senior designers work for large employers in Council Bluffs or telecommute for tech companies in Omaha.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$95,000+

Principal or lead designers hold remote leadership roles or work for companies with a national scope.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$26 - $34

per hour

Mid-level

$33 - $43

per hour

Senior

$42 - $60

per hour