Commercial and Industrial Designers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for commercial and industrial designerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Kansas$111,230
- California$108,400
- Massachusetts$106,940
- Washington$105,430
- New York$101,190
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$61,970
- Alabama$68,520
- New Mexico$70,860
- Montana$71,610
- Utah$73,030
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $111,230 | $104,870 | $53 | +19.3% | 260 |
| 2 | California | $108,400 | $100,770 | $52 | +16.2% | 5,300 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $106,940 | $101,720 | $51 | +14.7% | 1,240 |
| 4 | Washington | $105,430 | $94,280 | $51 | +13% | 340 |
| 5 | New York | $101,190 | $89,640 | $49 | +8.5% | 2,400 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $100,630 | $101,140 | $48 | +7.9% | 190 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $100,450 | $92,540 | $48 | +7.7% | 230 |
| 8 | Georgia | $99,330 | $91,360 | $48 | +6.5% | 360 |
| 9 | Michigan | $98,110 | $102,160 | $47 | +5.2% | 2,930 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,840 | $90,310 | $45 | +0.6% | 1,230 |
| 11 | Arizona | $93,010 | $76,420 | $45 | -0.3% | 170 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $92,050 | $94,370 | $44 | -1.3% | 590 |
| 13 | Vermont | $90,620 | $80,690 | $44 | -2.8% | 120 |
| 14 | Colorado | $89,340 | $90,590 | $43 | -4.2% | 400 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $89,280 | $98,040 | $43 | -4.3% | 130 |
| 16 | Idaho | $88,830 | $80,730 | $43 | -4.8% | 180 |
| 17 | Indiana | $88,320 | $88,040 | $42 | -5.3% | 1,110 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $87,260 | $82,610 | $42 | -6.4% | 770 |
| 19 | Ohio | $86,830 | $79,470 | $42 | -6.9% | 1,190 |
| 20 | Nevada | $86,710 | $76,680 | $42 | -7% | 210 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $86,340 | $80,590 | $42 | -7.4% | 820 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $85,460 | $80,620 | $41 | -8.4% | 1,000 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $85,200 | $76,640 | $41 | -8.6% | 240 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $83,890 | $73,030 | $40 | -10% | 110 |
| 25 | Oregon | $83,160 | $76,970 | $40 | -10.8% | 480 |
| 26 | Missouri | $82,480 | $75,440 | $40 | -11.6% | 270 |
| 27 | Virginia | $81,780 | $82,230 | $39 | -12.3% | 1,480 |
| 28 | Florida | $81,770 | $78,720 | $39 | -12.3% | 1,990 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $81,090 | $74,050 | $39 | -13% | 110 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $79,280 | $81,300 | $38 | -15% | 160 |
| 31 | Maryland | $77,130 | $70,870 | $37 | -17.3% | 490 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $76,930 | $77,300 | $37 | -17.5% | 810 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $76,080 | $76,100 | $37 | -18.4% | 420 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $75,900 | $71,230 | $36 | -18.6% | 750 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $75,790 | $71,570 | $36 | -18.7% | 90 |
| 36 | Iowa | $73,050 | $70,420 | $35 | -21.7% | 440 |
| 37 | Utah | $73,030 | $62,620 | $35 | -21.7% | 480 |
| 38 | Montana | $71,610 | $72,990 | $34 | -23.2% | 60 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $70,860 | $62,710 | $34 | -24% | 110 |
| 40 | Alabama | $68,520 | $63,640 | $33 | -26.5% | 130 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $61,970 | $60,110 | $30 | -33.6% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 144 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $141,310 | $148,840 | 410 |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $119,490 | $124,950 | 80 |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $112,950 | $102,010 | 420 |
| 4 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,180 | $105,080 | 1,760 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $107,990 | $99,210 | 80 |
| 6 | Wichita, KS | $105,180 | $125,560 | 170 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,980 | $110,450 | 270 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge, LA | $104,210 | $97,390 | 30 |
| 9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,000 | $109,560 | 1,250 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $102,530 | $108,370 | 1,020 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing commercial and industrial designerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $145,600 | $148,660 | 140 |
| 2 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $141,320 | $143,880 | 70 |
| 3 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $134,220 | $134,490 | 610 |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $130,550 | $135,870 | 160 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $128,400 | $132,640 | 500 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $128,400 | $132,640 | 500 |
| 7 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $126,010 | $113,310 | 60 |
| 8 | Software Publishers | $118,070 | $118,090 | 70 |
| 9 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $112,950 | $104,590 | 350 |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $112,950 | $104,590 | 350 |
| 11 | Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $112,380 | $118,320 | 210 |
| 12 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $109,080 | $105,210 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in the U.S.?
The median commercial and industrial designers salary in the United States is $83,910 per year (mean $93,260), and about 80% earn between $53,460 and $139,770.
How much do commercial and industrial designers make per hour?
Roughly $45 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $93,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Kansas has the highest average pay for commercial and industrial designers at $111,230 per year (median $104,870).
What is the job outlook for commercial and industrial designers?
Employment is projected to change +3.2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,500 openings per year.
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