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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Video Game Designers Salary in New York

In New York, video game designers earn a median of $121,700 per year.

Median (New York)
$121,700
Bottom 10%
$49,330
Top 10%
$208,850
Employed in New York
14,840

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, video game designers earn a median of $121,700 — 24% above the national median of $98,090. Locally the range runs $49,330 to $208,850. About 14,840 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #3 of 53 states for video game designers pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $130,240) by 7%. State employment of about 14,840 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$98,090
US bottom 10%
$47,840
US top 10%
$192,180

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics

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