Designer earning crazy money

Different kinds of jobs/skills have different demands and payscales in the world. Why compare apples to oranges ?

If you want a developer-like salary, become a developer. Otherwise if you chose your current role and enjoy doing it, be happy with its payscale in the world.

Agree with Ludwig.

Focus on excellence in your field. Be open to change, bold ideas, new mindsets. Everything else will follow.

Easier said than done, I know. But still a fact of life.