The average salary for a commercial and industrial designer in the United States is $81,870, but the range typically falls between $59,170 and $99,290. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $39.36, with a range between $28.45 and $47.74.
There are approximately 30,810 people employed as a commercial and industrial designer in the United States. With California, New York, Michigan employing the highest number of commercial and industrial designers.The state with the best pay for a commercial and industrial designer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $120,570, while North Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $47,070.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,530 | $22.37 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,170 | $28.45 |
| Median | $76,250 | $36.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,290 | $47.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $126,010 | $60.58 |
The salary of a commercial and industrial designer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a commercial and industrial designer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for commercial and industrial designers are District of Columbia, Washington, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts while the worst states are North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,360 | $72,370 | $88,520 |
| Arizona | $61,670 | $93,950 | $155,650 |
| Arkansas | $55,760 | $85,240 | $129,370 |
| California | $48,380 | $94,350 | $145,010 |
| Colorado | $53,880 | $90,140 | $137,150 |
| Connecticut | $49,830 | $77,640 | $105,830 |
| District of Columbia | $79,100 | $120,570 | $141,430 |
| Florida | $39,570 | $70,480 | $104,790 |
| Georgia | $35,630 | $80,290 | $125,990 |
| Idaho | $48,160 | $70,480 | $106,850 |
| Illinois | $47,960 | $66,280 | $82,810 |
| Iowa | $51,800 | $84,720 | $122,200 |
| Kansas | $59,370 | $106,760 | $139,780 |
| Kentucky | $41,020 | $72,860 | $101,230 |
| Louisiana | $40,010 | $92,210 | $151,020 |
| Maine | $39,020 | $71,610 | $118,730 |
| Maryland | $42,350 | $76,120 | $112,100 |
| Massachusetts | $55,100 | $90,500 | $129,530 |
| Michigan | $41,130 | $77,500 | $113,690 |
| Minnesota | $51,430 | $82,320 | $125,070 |
| Missouri | $43,460 | $77,100 | $114,460 |
| Montana | $27,710 | $60,130 | $96,810 |
| Nebraska | $51,700 | $73,310 | $98,540 |
| Nevada | $36,310 | $84,540 | $131,250 |
| New Hampshire | $45,300 | $80,190 | $132,510 |
| New Jersey | $58,390 | $85,300 | $119,610 |
| New Mexico | $43,310 | $62,770 | $85,920 |
| New York | $51,100 | $83,610 | $129,810 |
| North Carolina | $48,010 | $88,100 | $131,230 |
| North Dakota | $21,070 | $47,070 | $57,770 |
| Ohio | $43,980 | $70,760 | $99,840 |
| Oklahoma | $44,710 | $72,060 | $114,770 |
| Oregon | $48,930 | $93,660 | $135,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,410 | $71,340 | $101,550 |
| Rhode Island | $50,960 | $86,190 | $121,060 |
| South Carolina | $46,450 | $87,430 | $130,960 |
| South Dakota | $34,440 | $52,830 | $69,170 |
| Tennessee | $39,150 | $65,220 | $99,290 |
| Texas | $46,480 | $83,930 | $130,710 |
| Utah | $43,670 | $68,180 | $101,600 |
| Vermont | $52,180 | $81,340 | $112,210 |
| Virginia | $44,250 | $79,000 | $122,190 |
| Washington | $73,730 | $110,400 | $145,910 |
| Wisconsin | $50,820 | $77,840 | $106,540 |
Even between cities, the salary of a commercial and industrial designer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for commercial and industrial designers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $137,210.The city with the lowest average salary for commercial and industrial designers is Sioux Falls, SD with an average salary of $49,920.
Areas with highest average salaries for commercial and industrial designers
Areas with lowest average salaries for commercial and industrial designers
The number of commercial and industrial designers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of commercial and industrial designers has increased by 710. On average, the number of commercial and industrial designers has been increasing by 0.6% each year. The salary of commercial and industrial designers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of commercial and industrial designers has increased by $5,580. On average, the salary of commercial and industrial designers has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Commercial and Industrial Designers are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for commercial and industrial designers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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