Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $75,870 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.48
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $105,780
Employed locally 270
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $58,220
    50th (median)
    $75,870
    75th
    $98,240
    90th
    $105,780

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 95% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,920
    Toledo, OH $74,060
    Ohio $71,370
    Columbus, OH $69,500
    Akron, OH $69,190
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $67,380

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,560
    Graphic Designers $55,690
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,160
    Public Relations Specialists $60,410
    Interior Designers $58,400
    Producers and Directors $62,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $36.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 4.5% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,220.