Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $77,960 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $51,560
90th percentile $100,910
Employed locally 70
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,560
    25th
    $63,370
    50th (median)
    $77,960
    75th
    $92,350
    90th
    $100,910

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 16% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Connecticut $79,060
    New Haven, CT $79,020
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $69,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,510
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,970
    Graphic Designers $63,330
    Producers and Directors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Hartford, CT is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Hartford, CT is 1.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $51,560 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,370.