Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Commercial and Industrial Designers in California earn a median salary of $89,033 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.1% vs the national median of $79,450. An estimated 4,150 commercial and industrial designers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $65,790 to $132,230 depending on location.
$89,033
Avg median salary in California
$132,230
Highest paying metro
$65,790
Lowest paying metro
4,150
Employed in California
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Commercial and Industrial Designers
inCommercial and Industrial Designers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $132,230 | $79,290 | $171,670 | 50 |
| San Jose, CA | $107,780 | $80,990 | $157,590 | 330 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,630 | $77,220 | $125,020 | 400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,590 | $75,130 | $140,630 | 850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,160 | $74,450 | $127,350 | 1,820 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,580 | $65,170 | $110,550 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,630 | $64,250 | $102,950 | 320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,570 | $60,710 | $121,500 | 110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,250 | $75,740 | $118,060 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,170 | $64,710 | $88,540 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,010 | $62,960 | $92,110 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $65,790 | $59,120 | $88,540 | 60 |