How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Iowa?
$70,420a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in Iowa. That is $33.86 an hour or $5,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.86
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,690Median: $70,420Highest 10%: $94,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| 25th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| Median | $70,420 | $33.86 | |
| 75th | $85,010 | $40.87 | |
| 90th | $94,570 | $45.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $77,570 |
| Omaha, NE | $77,120 |
| Sioux City, IA | $76,320 |
| Davenport, IA | $74,150 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| 34. Nebraska | $71,570 |
| 35. Tennessee | $71,230 |
| 36. Maryland | $70,870 |
| 37. Iowa | $70,420 |
| 38. Alabama | $63,640 |
| 39. New Mexico | $62,710 |
| 40. Utah | $62,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $33.86 ($70,420 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $70,420 against $83,910 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
Iowa ranks 37 of 41 states.
Which city in Iowa pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $77,570 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.