Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $59,030 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $75,120
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $46,500
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $75,120

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 87% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial and Industrial Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    Baton Rouge, LA $114,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $83,120
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,130
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $77,370
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $77,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,920

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $59,140
    Public Relations Specialists $69,680
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,790
    Coaches and Scouts $34,620
    Producers and Directors $64,840
    Interpreters and Translators $60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial and Industrial Designers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Albuquerque, NM is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.32 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries?

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 25.7% below the national median of $79,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,500.