Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $69,990 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $55,460
90th percentile $115,340
Employed locally 70
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,460
    25th
    $66,910
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $85,010
    90th
    $115,340

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 23% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $59,960
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    Film and Video Editors $60,620
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,640
    Producers and Directors $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Burlington, VT is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Burlington, VT is 11.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $55,460 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,910.