UX Designer Salary in Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County includes Purdue University, which supplies a steady flow of design talent. Cost of living is low, so salaries reflect a smaller market and fewer large-scale tech employers than urban centers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$51,000 to $67,000
Average (per year)
$59,000
Recent graduates join Purdue-affiliated startups or local design agencies in this small-town market.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$67,000 to $82,500
Average (per year)
$75,000
Mid-level designers work with healthcare firms, manufacturing companies, and growing tech employers near Lafayette.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$82,500 to $97,000
Average (per year)
$90,000
Senior UX designers lead projects for regional corporations or manage small teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$97,000+
Principal and lead roles appear at university research labs or major local employers with strategic UX needs.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$28 - $38
per hour
Mid-level
$38 - $50
per hour
Senior
$50 - $62
per hour