Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Kentucky
Commercial and Industrial Designers in Kentucky earn a median of $76,100 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($83,910)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,020; the top 10% earn over $104,900. Nationally the range is $53,460 to $139,770.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Mechanical Drafters$68,880 median in Kentucky
- Aerospace Engineers$126,130 median in Kentucky
- Materials Engineers$100,620 median in Kentucky
- Automotive Engineers$101,050 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Kentucky
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in Kentucky?
The median is $76,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,020 and the top 10% earn over $104,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for commercial and industrial designers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 41 (−9% vs. the national median of $83,910). Living costs are not included.