Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $101,090 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.60
10th percentile $55,920
90th percentile $115,990
Employed locally 1,600
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,920
    25th
    $76,770
    50th (median)
    $101,090
    75th
    $102,860
    90th
    $115,990

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 135% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 35% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $85,460
    Michigan $85,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,130
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,190

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Coaches and Scouts $45,760
    Graphic Designers $58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,220
    Producers and Directors $65,050
    Interior Designers $62,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Detroit, MI is $48.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Detroit, MI is 27.2% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $55,920 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,770.