Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $76,760 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $127,280
Employed locally 250
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $65,670
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $89,850
    90th
    $127,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 81% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 19% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $101,090
    Fort Wayne, IN $99,110
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $98,260
    Colorado Springs, CO $98,220
    Worcester, MA $94,830
    California $93,300

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Graphic Designers $68,710
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    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, OR-WA is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.15 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, OR-WA is 3.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,670.