Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Iowa
Commercial and Industrial Designers in Iowa earn a median of $70,420 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($83,910)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,690; the top 10% earn over $94,570. Nationally the range is $53,460 to $139,770.
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Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Iowa
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in Iowa?
The median is $70,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,690 and the top 10% earn over $94,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for commercial and industrial designers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 41 (−16% vs. the national median of $83,910). Living costs are not included.