Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $75,880 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.48
10th percentile $55,070
90th percentile $103,170
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,070
    25th
    $55,070
    50th (median)
    $75,880
    75th
    $94,880
    90th
    $103,170

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 22% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,190

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,290
    Public Relations Specialists $66,910
    Coaches and Scouts $58,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Producers and Directors $75,920
    Technical Writers $93,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Baltimore, MD is $36.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Baltimore, MD is 4.5% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $55,070 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,070.