Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary by state
Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.
Top skills:Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingTime Management
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Commercial and Industrial Designers pay by experience level
Entry level$55,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$69,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$87,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$113,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$144,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary by industry
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Commercial and Industrial Designers make?
The average base salary for a Commercial and Industrial Designers in the United States is $96,500 per year, or about $46.39 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $69,000 and $113,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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