Earnings
Swimming pool designers received average earnings of $38,015 in 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Salaries ranged from less than $21,500 to $57,000 or more.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance reported in 2025 that pool designers earned salaries that ranged from $65,000 to $90,000.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages to full-time employees. These include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs. Self-employed designers must provide their own benefits.
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