Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $94,880 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.61
10th percentile $55,130
90th percentile $162,310
Employed locally 200
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,130
    25th
    $60,960
    50th (median)
    $94,880
    75th
    $130,930
    90th
    $162,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 97% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 3% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,750
    El Paso, TX $76,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,910
    Waco, TX $49,090

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
    Graphic Designers $61,040
    Coaches and Scouts $34,680
    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Austin, TX is $45.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Austin, TX is 19.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $55,130 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,960.