Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $63,650 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.60
10th percentile $39,820
90th percentile $102,640
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,820
    25th
    $52,700
    50th (median)
    $63,650
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $102,640

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 91% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    California $93,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,010
    Public Relations Specialists $62,110
    Coaches and Scouts $36,720
    Graphic Designers $48,900
    Producers and Directors $64,670
    Interior Designers $57,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Birmingham, AL is $30.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Birmingham, AL is 19.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,820 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,700.