How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in California?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in California. That is $48.45 an hour or $8,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.45
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 5,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,860Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $168,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $76,060 | $36.57 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| 75th | $133,200 | $64.03 | |
| 90th | $168,500 | $81.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $141,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,260 |
| Oxnard, CA | $95,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $95,170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $86,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,540 |
| Fresno, CA | $67,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| 2. Michigan | $102,200 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $101,700 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $101,100 |
| 5. California | $100,800 |
| 6. Louisiana | $98,040 |
| 7. Minnesota | $94,370 |
| 8. Washington | $94,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $48.45 ($100,800 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $83,910 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
California ranks 5 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $141,300 a year.
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.