Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in California
In California, the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $48.45 an hour ($100,770 a year). About 5,300 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($83,910). California ranks 5th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.22 | $62,860 |
| 25% of workers | $36.57 | $76,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.45 | $100,770 |
| 75% of workers | $64.04 | $133,190 |
| 90% of workers | $81.00 | $168,490 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $141,310 | 410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $104,000 | 1,250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $99,650 | 430 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $96,260 | 2,080 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $95,800 | 70 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $95,170 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $86,120 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $80,300 | 290 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $79,540 | 40 |
| Fresno | $67,650 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $124,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $87,390 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $82,510 |
| Materials Engineers | $128,470 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $89,010 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,130 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $47,010 |
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