Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $84,230 +6% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $47,850
90th percentile $140,010
Employed locally 210
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,850
    25th
    $62,040
    50th (median)
    $84,230
    75th
    $103,550
    90th
    $140,010

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    Colorado Springs, CO $98,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$77,530
    Graphic Designers$74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,700
    Interior Designers$74,120
    Coaches and Scouts$47,010
    Technical Writers$104,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Denver, CO is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Denver, CO is 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,850 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,040.