Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $76,360 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.71
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $128,320
Employed locally 50
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $55,190
    50th (median)
    $76,360
    75th
    $102,190
    90th
    $128,320

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 115% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 15% 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
    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 Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $60,550
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,140
    Coaches and Scouts $48,350
    Graphic Designers $49,730
    Producers and Directors $47,650
    Photographers $34,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Columbia, SC is $36.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Columbia, SC is 3.9% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,190.