Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $77,230 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.13
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $146,630
Employed locally 720
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $58,970
    50th (median)
    $77,230
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $146,630

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 89% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 11% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,750
    El Paso, TX $76,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,910
    Waco, TX $49,090

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$66,370
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Dallas, TX is $37.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Dallas, TX is 2.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,970.