How much does an Automotive Designer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Designer in Los Angeles, CA is $77,786. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,710 to $85,899, with most professionals earning between $62,357 and $93,284.

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Automotive Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $62,357 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $69,710 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $77,786 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $85,899 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $93,284 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $69,710 10% $62,357 90% $93,284 75% $85,899 $77,786 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Designer ?

Automotive design is the process of developing the appearance, and to some extent the ergonomics, of motor vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, coaches, and vans. The functional design and development of a modern motor vehicle is typically done by a large team from many different disciplines included within automotive engineering, however, design roles are not associated with requirements for Professional or Chartered-Engineer qualifications. Automotive design in this context is primarily concerned with developing the visual appearance or aesthetics of the vehicle, th...

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  1. This Job:

    Automotive Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Industrial Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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