Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $80,190 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.55
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $117,690
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $80,190
    75th
    $92,930
    90th
    $117,690

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 113% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 13% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$65,320
    Coaches and Scouts$48,970
    Graphic Designers$60,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,740
    Producers and Directors$62,560
    Editors$62,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Lansing, MI is $38.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Lansing, MI is 0.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.