Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $38.76 an hour ($80,620 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($83,910). North Carolina ranks 20th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.48 | $48,830 |
| 25% of workers | $29.69 | $61,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.76 | $80,620 |
| 75% of workers | $49.04 | $102,000 |
| 90% of workers | $64.44 | $134,040 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $88,190 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $87,620 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $83,770 | 300 |
| Asheville | $81,070 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $80,640 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $77,820 | 140 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $62,990 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,720 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $59,050 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,360 |
| Materials Engineers | $104,240 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,960 |
| Graphic Designers | $58,450 |
| Interior Designers | $61,400 |
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