Commercial and Industrial Designer Salary
Commercial and Industrial Designers earn a median $83,910 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
U.S. median
$83,910
$40.34 per hour
Range
$53,460 – $139,770
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
33,490
across the U.S.
Commercial and Industrial Designer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$67,861
per year · effective tax rate 19.1%
$5,655Monthly
$2,828Twice a month
$2,610Every 2 weeks
$32.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,630
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,202
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,217
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$67,861
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,460 | $25.70 | $45,135 |
| 25th percentile | $66,450 | $31.95 | $55,573 |
| Median (50th) | $83,910 | $40.34 | $67,861 |
| 75th percentile | $109,050 | $52.43 | $85,547 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,770 | $67.20 | $106,799 |
Best cities for commercial and industrial designers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | $108,180 | $80,588 | $80,348 | 1,760 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | $88,040 | $68,198 | $71,266 | 500 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $102,530 | $76,053 | $70,247 | 1,020 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $86,920 | $69,978 | $67,881 | 690 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $89,190 | $68,837 | $67,123 | 490 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $94,390 | $70,338 | $67,103 | 480 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $104,000 | $75,200 | $65,044 | 1,250 |
| 8 | Milwaukee, WI | $80,590 | $62,634 | $64,613 | 450 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $94,890 | $71,027 | $63,100 | 2,560 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, CA | $96,260 | $70,575 | $62,144 | 2,080 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $80,690 | $65,595 | $57,462 | 700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Detroit, MI — $108,180
- San Francisco, CA — $104,000
- Boston, MA — $102,530
- Los Angeles, CA — $96,260
- New York, NY — $94,890
- Minneapolis, MN — $94,390
- Philadelphia, PA — $89,190
- Indianapolis, IN — $88,040
- Dallas, TX — $86,920
- Miami, FL — $80,690
- Milwaukee, WI — $80,590
Commercial and Industrial Designer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $104,870 | $77,554 | $60,590 – $163,180 | 260 |
| Michigan | $102,160 | $76,609 | $49,830 – $137,850 | 2,930 |
| Massachusetts | $101,720 | $75,524 | $76,010 – $149,990 | 1,240 |
| Rhode Island | $101,140 | $76,780 | $57,810 – $137,580 | 190 |
| California | $100,770 | $73,270 | $62,860 – $168,490 | 5,300 |
| Louisiana | $98,040 | $75,246 | $44,580 – $131,380 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $94,370 | $70,326 | $59,550 – $127,970 | 590 |
| Washington | $94,280 | $75,156 | $62,390 – $153,910 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $92,540 | $70,536 | $63,840 – $141,140 | 230 |
| Georgia | $91,360 | $68,983 | $55,380 – $149,910 | 360 |
| Colorado | $90,590 | $69,283 | $39,710 – $137,320 | 400 |
| New Jersey | $90,310 | $68,800 | $59,550 – $134,580 | 1,230 |
| New York | $89,640 | $67,643 | $59,160 – $160,380 | 2,400 |
| Indiana | $88,040 | $68,198 | $56,850 – $117,750 | 1,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,610 | $64,410 | $48,360 – $131,680 | 770 |
| Virginia | $82,230 | $62,765 | $59,080 – $101,270 | 1,480 |
| Connecticut | $81,300 | $63,128 | $36,800 – $107,760 | 160 |
| Idaho | $80,730 | $62,453 | $54,680 – $125,420 | 180 |
| Vermont | $80,690 | $62,730 | $63,590 – $154,800 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $80,620 | $62,838 | $48,830 – $134,040 | 1,000 |
| Wisconsin | $80,590 | $62,634 | $62,850 – $118,070 | 820 |
| Ohio | $79,470 | $63,334 | $50,560 – $126,330 | 1,190 |
| Florida | $78,720 | $64,210 | $51,440 – $120,640 | 1,990 |
| South Carolina | $77,300 | $59,730 | $33,580 – $125,090 | 810 |
| Oregon | $76,970 | $57,073 | $52,990 – $122,810 | 480 |
| Nevada | $76,680 | $62,774 | $38,240 – $157,910 | 210 |
| Oklahoma | $76,640 | $59,843 | $48,930 – $122,370 | 240 |
| Arizona | $76,420 | $60,890 | $48,620 – $183,880 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $76,100 | $59,820 | $51,020 – $104,900 | 420 |
| Missouri | $75,440 | $59,294 | $44,780 – $136,980 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $74,050 | $60,924 | $47,330 – $138,200 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $73,030 | $57,621 | $61,970 – $121,530 | 110 |
| Montana | $72,990 | $57,415 | $46,740 – $94,780 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $71,570 | $56,803 | $50,000 – $106,520 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $71,230 | $58,940 | $45,330 – $108,430 | 750 |
| Maryland | $70,870 | $55,684 | $43,940 – $106,750 | 490 |
| Iowa | $70,420 | $56,346 | $51,690 – $94,570 | 440 |
| Alabama | $63,640 | $50,398 | $45,430 – $93,030 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $62,710 | $50,786 | $45,470 – $109,760 | 110 |
| Utah | $62,620 | $50,643 | $43,130 – $120,000 | 480 |
| South Dakota | $60,110 | $50,478 | $43,840 – $78,850 | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial and industrial designer make?
The national median salary for commercial and industrial designers is $83,910 a year ($40.34 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,460 and the top 10% earn over $139,770. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Kansas has the highest median pay at $104,870. After taxes and local prices, Detroit, MI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many commercial and industrial designers are there in the U.S.?
About 33,490 people work as commercial and industrial designers nationwide.