Commercial and Industrial Designers
Occupation
$79,450
National Median Salary
$38.20
Median Hourly Wage
30,250
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+22.9%
10 Year Change
$64,620
2014 Median
$79,450
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Commercial and Industrial Designers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $189,290 | 820 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $150,900 | — |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $134,140 | — |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $131,020 | 170 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $119,820 | 240 |
Top Paying States for Commercial and Industrial Designers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $106,720 | 450 |
| Kansas | $100,010 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $99,310 | 1,020 |
| Indiana | $93,860 | 400 |
| Rhode Island | $93,340 | 210 |
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Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Software Publishers
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)
Testing Laboratories and Services
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries