How much does a commercial and industrial designer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $40.34 an hour or $6,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.34
- Average (mean)
- $93,260
- Jobs
- 33,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| 25th | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| Median | $83,910 | $40.34 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.43 | |
| 90th | $139,800 | $67.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Kansas | $104,900 |
| Michigan | $102,200 |
| Massachusetts | $101,700 |
| Rhode Island | $101,100 |
| California | $100,800 |
| Louisiana | $98,040 |
| Minnesota | $94,370 |
| Washington | $94,280 |
| Arkansas | $92,540 |
| Georgia | $91,360 |
| Colorado | $90,590 |
| New Jersey | $90,310 |
| New York | $89,640 |
| Indiana | $88,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,610 |
| Virginia | $82,230 |
| Connecticut | $81,300 |
| Idaho | $80,730 |
| Vermont | $80,690 |
| North Carolina | $80,620 |
| Wisconsin | $80,590 |
| Ohio | $79,470 |
| Florida | $78,720 |
| South Carolina | $77,300 |
| Oregon | $76,970 |
| Nevada | $76,680 |
| Oklahoma | $76,640 |
| Arizona | $76,420 |
| Kentucky | $76,100 |
| Missouri | $75,440 |
| New Hampshire | $74,050 |
| West Virginia | $73,030 |
| Montana | $72,990 |
| Nebraska | $71,570 |
| Tennessee | $71,230 |
| Maryland | $70,870 |
| Iowa | $70,420 |
| Alabama | $63,640 |
| New Mexico | $62,710 |
| Utah | $62,620 |
| South Dakota | $60,110 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $141,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $119,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $113,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $108,200 |
| Boulder, CO | $108,000 |
| Wichita, KS | $105,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,000 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $104,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,000 |
| Boston, MA | $102,500 |
| Austin, TX | $100,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,650 |
| New Orleans, LA | $98,260 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $98,220 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,260 |
In other countries
Commercial and Industrial Designer belongs to the international group "Product and garment designers".
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- Artist and Related Worker$71,240
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Interior Designer$67,190
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $40.34 ($83,910 a year).
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make a month?
About $6,993 a month before tax, based on a median of $83,910 a year.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,460 or less a year ($25.70 an hour); the top 10% make $139,800 or more.
Which state pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $104,900 a year, followed by Michigan ($102,200) and Massachusetts ($101,700).
Which city pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $141,300 a year.
How many commercial and industrial designers are there in the United States?
About 33,490 people work as commercial and industrial designers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.