How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Seattle?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $50.47 an hour or $8,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.47
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,400Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $160,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| 25th | $89,320 | $42.94 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.47 | |
| 75th | $130,700 | $62.84 | |
| 90th | $160,900 | $77.35 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| Portland, OR | $81,450 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $50.47 ($105,000 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $105,000 against $83,910 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,280, so Seattle pays 11% more.
Where does Seattle rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
7 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,900 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.