Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $74,480 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $199,090
Employed locally 90
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $74,480
    75th
    $97,310
    90th
    $199,090

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 16% 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
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $98,260
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,700
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $83,500
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $83,120
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,570

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,930
    Coaches and Scouts $50,640
    Graphic Designers $59,550
    Floral Designers $36,330
    Producers and Directors $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Portland, ME is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Portland, ME is 6.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.