Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $94,160 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.27
10th percentile $57,130
90th percentile $162,060
Employed locally 1,820
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,130
    25th
    $74,450
    50th (median)
    $94,160
    75th
    $127,350
    90th
    $162,060

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 101% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 1% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $127,590
    Graphic Designers $75,820
    Public Relations Specialists $77,380
    Coaches and Scouts $47,230
    Editors $90,570
    Technical Writers $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Los Angeles, CA is $45.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 18.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $57,130 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,450.