Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $67,050 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.24
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $130,570
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $67,050
    75th
    $95,750
    90th
    $130,570

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Spartanburg, SC $90,880
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $86,390
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,450
    Coaches and Scouts $47,630
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,730
    Graphic Designers $62,080
    Interior Designers $62,500
    Producers and Directors $57,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Charleston, SC is $32.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Charleston, SC is 15.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.