Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $86,390 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.53
10th percentile $56,310
90th percentile $106,550
Employed locally 220
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,310
    25th
    $67,250
    50th (median)
    $86,390
    75th
    $105,370
    90th
    $106,550

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 125% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Spartanburg, SC $90,880
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890
    Columbia, SC $76,360

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,610
    Graphic Designers$59,420
    Public Relations Specialists$60,720
    Coaches and Scouts$50,250
    Interior Designers$47,440
    Producers and Directors$60,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Greenville, SC is $41.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Greenville, SC is 8.7% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $56,310 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,250.