Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $67,030 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $106,180
Employed locally 240
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $52,660
    50th (median)
    $67,030
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $106,180

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 98% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 2% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,870
    Toledo, OH $74,060
    Ohio $71,370
    Columbus, OH $69,500
    Akron, OH $69,190

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Graphic Designers $52,530
    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Photographers $30,710
    Interior Designers $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Cleveland, OH is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,660.