Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $107,990 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.92
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $156,010
Employed locally 80
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $74,470
    50th (median)
    $107,990
    75th
    $107,990
    90th
    $156,010

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 105% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Washington $106,720

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Colorado Springs, CO $98,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$65,490
    Coaches and Scouts$50,000
    Technical Writers$99,740
    Editors$78,700
    Interior Designers$74,110
    Producers and Directors$79,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Boulder, CO is $51.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Boulder, CO is 35.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,470.