Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $78,610 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.79
10th percentile $60,310
90th percentile $101,470
Employed locally 170
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,310
    25th
    $68,670
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $96,250
    90th
    $101,470

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 103% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 3% 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
    Wichita, KS $105,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,940
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Wisconsin $76,160

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Milwaukee, WI is $37.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $60,310 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,670.