How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Providence?
$93,220a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $44.82 an hour or $7,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.82
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,260Median: $93,220Highest 10%: $137,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 25th | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| Median | $93,220 | $44.82 | |
| 75th | $125,500 | $60.36 | |
| 90th | $137,600 | $66.14 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $44.82 ($93,220 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $93,220 against $83,910 nationally, 11% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $101,100, so Providence pays 8% less.
Where does Providence rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
24 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,600 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.