Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $65,790 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $126,830
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $88,540
    90th
    $126,830

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 92% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 8% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,380
    Public Relations Specialists $65,280
    Producers and Directors $75,700
    Graphic Designers $59,270
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Fresno, CA is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Fresno, CA is 17.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.