Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $69,500 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.41
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $106,750
Employed locally 180
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $53,770
    50th (median)
    $69,500
    75th
    $82,610
    90th
    $106,750

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 87% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 13% 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
    Akron, OH $69,190
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $67,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
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    Graphic Designers $61,410
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Columbus, OH is $33.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Columbus, OH is 12.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,770.