Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,050 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $48,890
90th percentile $96,480
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,890
    25th
    $54,270
    50th (median)
    $64,050
    75th
    $81,280
    90th
    $96,480

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,500
    Public Relations Specialists $50,140
    Graphic Designers $45,350
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,970
    Floral Designers $28,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Northeast Iowa is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Northeast Iowa is 19.4% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,890 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,270.