How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in St. Louis?
$85,530a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $41.12 an hour or $7,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.12
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $85,530Highest 10%: $138,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 90th | $138,100 | $66.38 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| Kansas City, MO | $80,450 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
| Camera Operator | $71,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $41.12 ($85,530 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $85,530 against $83,910 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $75,440, so St. Louis pays 13% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
37 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,100 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.