Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $78,940 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $58,970
90th percentile $117,550
Employed locally 170
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,970
    25th
    $70,310
    50th (median)
    $78,940
    75th
    $107,770
    90th
    $117,550

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 82% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,940
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $84,430
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Asheville, NC $76,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,810
    Coaches and Scouts $37,710
    Graphic Designers $59,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,750
    Producers and Directors $66,000
    Writers and Authors $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Raleigh, NC is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $58,970 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,310.