How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Milwaukee?
$80,590a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,310Median: $80,590Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 25th | $80,590 | $38.75 | |
| Median | $80,590 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $98,160 | $47.19 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.37 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,390 |
| Madison, WI | $83,840 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.75 ($80,590 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $80,590 against $83,910 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $80,590, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
57 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 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.