Video Game Designers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,030.00 | $83,410.00 | $106,300.00 |
| Virginia | $65,930.00 | $98,920.00 | $116,900.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Bay Consortium | $78,865.00 | $99,250.00 | $110,678.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $56,013.00 | $85,896.00 | $95,608.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | $67,834.00 | $87,955.00 | $97,381.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | $52,542.00 | $76,643.00 | $86,914.00 |
| Hampton Roads | $62,366.00 | $83,428.00 | $93,003.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $44,130.00 | $77,078.00 | $94,809.00 |
| Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | $77,802.00 | $108,929.00 | $121,753.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $61,877.00 | $92,186.00 | $103,361.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $64,161.00 | $84,476.00 | $100,263.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.




