Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,900 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $92,600
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $56,040
    50th (median)
    $61,900
    75th
    $77,630
    90th
    $92,600

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 80% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 20% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850
    Indiana $93,860
    California $93,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,230
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $83,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$47,530
    Public Relations Specialists$59,270
    Graphic Designers$52,390
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,280
    Editors$61,390
    Technical Writers$61,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 22.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,040.