How much does a commercial and industrial designer make in Washington?
$85,660a year
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $41.18 an hour or $7,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.18
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 117
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,940Median: $85,660Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $68,350 | $32.86 | |
| Median | $85,660 | $41.18 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.82 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.83 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for commercial and industrial designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $41.18 ($85,660 a year).
Do commercial and industrial designers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $85,660 against $83,910 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for commercial and industrial designer pay?
36 of 117 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.