Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $76,750 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $47,580
90th percentile $128,950
Employed locally 300
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,580
    25th
    $61,470
    50th (median)
    $76,750
    75th
    $100,500
    90th
    $128,950

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 95% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,230
    El Paso, TX $76,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,910
    Waco, TX $49,090

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,580
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,060
    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Houston, TX is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,580 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,470.