UX Designer
Interviews users, sketches and prototypes screens, and tests whether people can finish a task without help.
$80k–$140k
Typical US range
~8% outlook
Demand outlook
mid
Experience Level
high
Market Demand
Reference data reviewed Jul 2026. Reference estimates — not a live posting or guarantee. Pay varies by city, company, and level.
Role Overview
UX Designers find out where people get stuck in a product and redesign the flow so they do not. AI tools now generate layout options and summarize test sessions; the designer still runs the research, picks the direction, and designs how AI features behave when they are wrong.
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Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
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