Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $76,380 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $45,230
90th percentile $106,670
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,230
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $76,380
    75th
    $91,050
    90th
    $106,670

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 108% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 8% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $101,090
    Ann Arbor, MI $85,460
    Michigan $85,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,130

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $34,740
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,150
    Public Relations Specialists $59,440
    Graphic Designers $55,780
    Interior Designers $64,540
    Audio and Video Technicians $60,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Kalamazoo, MI is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3.9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,230 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.