Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $40.34 an hour ($83,910 a year). About 33,490 people work in this job there.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.70 | $53,460 |
| 25% of workers | $31.95 | $66,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.34 | $83,910 |
| 75% of workers | $52.43 | $109,050 |
| 90% of workers | $67.20 | $139,770 |
Best-paying states for commercial and industrial designers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $104,870 | 260 |
| Michigan | $102,160 | 2,930 |
| Massachusetts | $101,720 | 1,240 |
| Rhode Island | $101,140 | 190 |
| California | $100,770 | 5,300 |
| Louisiana | $98,040 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $94,370 | 590 |
| Washington | $94,280 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $92,540 | 230 |
| Georgia | $91,360 | 360 |
Pay by state
- California · $100,770
- Florida · $78,720
- Indiana · $88,040
- Massachusetts · $101,720
- Michigan · $102,160
- Minnesota · $94,370
- New Jersey · $90,310
- New York · $89,640
- North Carolina · $80,620
- Ohio · $79,470
- Pennsylvania · $82,610
- South Carolina · $77,300
- Tennessee · $71,230
- Virginia · $82,230
- Wisconsin · $80,590
Education, experience and outlook for commercial and industrial designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $62,960 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,390 |
| Interior Designers | $67,190 |
| Art Directors | $114,850 |
| Floral Designers | $37,360 |
| Fashion Designers | $80,960 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $102,030 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 |
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