Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $39.53 an hour ($82,230 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($83,910). Virginia ranks 16th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial and industrial designers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.40 | $59,080 |
| 25% of workers | $30.65 | $63,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.53 | $82,230 |
| 75% of workers | $46.27 | $96,240 |
| 90% of workers | $48.69 | $101,270 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $89,360 | 130 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $74,640 | 40 |
| Roanoke | $71,920 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,180 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,550 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $70,260 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $75,650 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $69,630 |
| Materials Engineers | $116,720 |
| Graphic Designers | $72,310 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,750 |
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