How to become web and digital interface designerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$104,000
25th–75th pct. $73,290–$158,820
Top pay (est.)
$262,000
Top 10% $201,550
Pay in 5 years
$116,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$129,700est.
$111,500–$150,500
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
79%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.0%
8,300 openings / yr

How to become web and digital interface designers

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Web and Digital Interface Designers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.8
Active Listening
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Writing
3.5
Systems Evaluation
3.4
Speaking
3.4
Judgment and Decision Making
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
5.5
English Language
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Design
4.2
Administration and Management
4.0
Sales and Marketing
3.6
Administrative
3.5
Mathematics
3.4

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationProcessing InformationWorking with ComputersAnalyzing Data or InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionNear VisionOral ExpressionProblem Sensitivity

Training before entry

6–12 months
29%
4–10 years
29%
Up to 1 month
9%
None / short demo
7%

Related work experience

2–4 years
18%
8–10 years
14%
1–2 years
5%
6–12 months
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as web and digital interface designers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.