Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $83,500 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.15
10th percentile $64,880
90th percentile $140,230
Employed locally 240
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,880
    25th
    $71,310
    50th (median)
    $83,500
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $140,230

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 99% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 1% below 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,380

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Phoenix, AZ is $40.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $64,880 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,310.