Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

UX Designer jobs in San Diego, CA

358 ux designers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $119,184 median · 20% above the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

UX Designer pay in San Diego, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Diego metro. Half of UX Designers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $95,228 $119,184 $147,075
25th$95,228 Median$119,184 75th$147,075 vs US20% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full UX Designer salary guide →

UX Designer pay bands in San Diego by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level UX Designer

Typical mid level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$97,730–$141,828
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior UX Designer

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$113,820–$148,264
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level UX Designer

Typical entry level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$99,518–$146,119
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level UX Designer

Typical entry level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$113,820–$133,247
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level UX Designer

Typical entry level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$108,457–$141,828
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

UX Designer Career Ladder — San Diego Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Diego’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry UX Designer0–2 yrs$85,812
  2. Mid UX Designer2–5 yrs$113,224
  3. Senior UX Designer5–8 yrs$143,020
  4. Staff UX Designer8–12 yrs$172,816
  5. Lead UX Designer12+ yrs$202,612

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the UX Designer hiring market in San Diego

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Diego post UX Designer jobs

Employers in the San Diego metro typically post UX Designer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What San Diego Employers Actually Ask UX Designers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    Walk me through your design process for a feature from brief to final handoff.

    Evaluates process knowledge: research, ideation, prototyping, usability testing, spec handoff, iteration.

  • Technical

    How do you decide when to do user research vs. ship and learn?

    Risk assessment: reversible vs irreversible decisions, cost of being wrong, research budget, timeline.

  • Technical

    Describe a time a usability test completely changed your design direction.

    Tests receptiveness to user feedback. Show you act on findings, not just collect them.

  • Technical

    How do you design for accessibility without it feeling like a constraint?

    Mature designers frame accessibility as a design quality signal: WCAG AA, keyboard navigation, color contrast, screen readers.

UX Designer in San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a UX Designer earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $119,184/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $95,228–$147,075. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many UX Designer jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 358 UX Designer roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego employers use for UX Designer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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