Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $76,630 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $71,870
90th percentile $120,270
Employed locally 80
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,870
    25th
    $76,610
    50th (median)
    $76,630
    75th
    $76,630
    90th
    $120,270

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 130% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 30% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,750
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,910
    Waco, TX $49,090

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$51,200
    Interpreters and Translators$52,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,700
    Coaches and Scouts$34,200
    Graphic Designers$45,030
    Producers and Directors$46,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in El Paso, TX is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in El Paso, TX is 3.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $71,870 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,610.