Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary (2025)
Based on 33,490 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $53,460 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $66,450 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $83,910 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $109,050 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $139,770 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$53K
25th
$66K
Median
$84K
75th
$109K
90th
$140K
Highest Paying States for Commercial and Industrial Designers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Kansas | $111,230 |
| California | $108,400 |
| Massachusetts | $106,940 |
| Washington | $105,430 |
| New York | $101,190 |
| Rhode Island | $100,630 |
| Arkansas | $100,450 |
| Georgia | $99,330 |
| Michigan | $98,110 |
| New Jersey | $93,840 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Kansas at an average of $111,230 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $93,840 — a difference of $17,390. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Commercial and Industrial Designers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33,490 workers were employed as Commercial and Industrial Designerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations. The annual mean wage of $93,260 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 27-1021