Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $77,900 -2% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $113,900
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $85,030
    90th
    $113,900

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 110% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 10% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $79,760
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,870
    Kentucky $70,470
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,060

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,560
    Public Relations Specialists $63,630
    Coaches and Scouts $49,060
    Graphic Designers $51,410
    Producers and Directors $46,170
    Interior Designers $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Lexington, KY is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Lexington, KY is 2% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.