Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary by State
The national median pay for commercial and industrial designers is $83,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $60,110 in South Dakota to $104,870 in Kansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $53,460
- 25th percentile
- $66,450
- Median
- $83,910
- 75th percentile
- $109,050
- Top 10%
- $139,770
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 33,490 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $104,870 | +25% | $60,590 | $163,180 | 260 |
| 2 | Michigan | $102,160 | +22% | $49,830 | $137,850 | 2,930 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $101,720 | +21% | $76,010 | $149,990 | 1,240 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $101,140 | +21% | $57,810 | $137,580 | 190 |
| 5 | California | $100,770 | +20% | $62,860 | $168,490 | 5,300 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $98,040 | +17% | $44,580 | $131,380 | 130 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $94,370 | +12% | $59,550 | $127,970 | 590 |
| 8 | Washington | $94,280 | +12% | $62,390 | $153,910 | 340 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $92,540 | +10% | $63,840 | $141,140 | 230 |
| 10 | Georgia | $91,360 | +9% | $55,380 | $149,910 | 360 |
| 11 | Colorado | $90,590 | +8% | $39,710 | $137,320 | 400 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $90,310 | +8% | $59,550 | $134,580 | 1,230 |
| 13 | New York | $89,640 | +7% | $59,160 | $160,380 | 2,400 |
| 14 | Indiana | $88,040 | +5% | $56,850 | $117,750 | 1,110 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $82,610 | −2% | $48,360 | $131,680 | 770 |
| 16 | Virginia | $82,230 | −2% | $59,080 | $101,270 | 1,480 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $81,300 | −3% | $36,800 | $107,760 | 160 |
| 18 | Idaho | $80,730 | −4% | $54,680 | $125,420 | 180 |
| 19 | Vermont | $80,690 | −4% | $63,590 | $154,800 | 120 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $80,620 | −4% | $48,830 | $134,040 | 1,000 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $80,590 | −4% | $62,850 | $118,070 | 820 |
| 22 | Ohio | $79,470 | −5% | $50,560 | $126,330 | 1,190 |
| 23 | Florida | $78,720 | −6% | $51,440 | $120,640 | 1,990 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $77,300 | −8% | $33,580 | $125,090 | 810 |
| 25 | Oregon | $76,970 | −8% | $52,990 | $122,810 | 480 |
| 26 | Nevada | $76,680 | −9% | $38,240 | $157,910 | 210 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $76,640 | −9% | $48,930 | $122,370 | 240 |
| 28 | Arizona | $76,420 | −9% | $48,620 | $183,880 | 170 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $76,100 | −9% | $51,020 | $104,900 | 420 |
| 30 | Missouri | $75,440 | −10% | $44,780 | $136,980 | 270 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $74,050 | −12% | $47,330 | $138,200 | 110 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $73,030 | −13% | $61,970 | $121,530 | 110 |
| 33 | Montana | $72,990 | −13% | $46,740 | $94,780 | 60 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $71,570 | −15% | $50,000 | $106,520 | 90 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $71,230 | −15% | $45,330 | $108,430 | 750 |
| 36 | Maryland | $70,870 | −16% | $43,940 | $106,750 | 490 |
| 37 | Iowa | $70,420 | −16% | $51,690 | $94,570 | 440 |
| 38 | Alabama | $63,640 | −24% | $45,430 | $93,030 | 130 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $62,710 | −25% | $45,470 | $109,760 | 110 |
| 40 | Utah | $62,620 | −25% | $43,130 | $120,000 | 480 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $60,110 | −28% | $43,840 | $78,850 | 190 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary questions
Which state pays commercial and industrial designers the most?
Kansas, with a median of $104,870 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $83,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays commercial and industrial designers the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $60,110 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most commercial and industrial designers work?
California has the most jobs, about 5,300, with a median of $100,770.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.