Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $98,220 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.22
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $98,280
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $98,220
    75th
    $98,220
    90th
    $98,280

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 113% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 13% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$69,640
    Coaches and Scouts$48,930
    Graphic Designers$58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,160
    Producers and Directors$60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$112,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Colorado Springs, CO is $47.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 23.6% above 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.