Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $83,310 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.06
10th percentile $57,550
90th percentile $132,510
Employed locally 270
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,550
    25th
    $64,640
    50th (median)
    $83,310
    75th
    $120,850
    90th
    $132,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 96% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 4% 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
    Michigan $85,460
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890
    Dalton, GA $73,210

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Atlanta, GA is $40.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.9% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $57,550 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,640.