How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Chicago?
$113,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $54.30 an hour or $9,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.30
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,920Median: $113,000Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 25th | $80,040 | $38.48 | |
| Median | $113,000 | $54.30 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.30 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.43 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| St. Louis, MO | $85,530 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
| Editor | $80,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $54.30 ($113,000 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $113,000 against $83,910 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Chicago rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
3 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,100 or more.
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.