Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $70,700 -11% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $45,350
90th percentile $129,340
Employed locally 70
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,350
    25th
    $55,130
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $99,960
    90th
    $129,340

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 117% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 17% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,940
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $84,430
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $78,940
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $49,580
    Graphic Designers $50,200
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Coaches and Scouts $44,260
    Writers and Authors $33,110
    Interior Designers $57,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Hickory, NC is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Hickory, NC is 11% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,130.