Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in California
Commercial and Industrial Designers in California earn a median of $100,770 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($83,910)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 5,300
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,860; the top 10% earn over $168,490. Nationally the range is $53,460 to $139,770.
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Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in California
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in California?
The median is $100,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,860 and the top 10% earn over $168,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for commercial and industrial designers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 41 (+20% vs. the national median of $83,910). Living costs are not included.