Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $95,930 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.12
10th percentile $80,840
90th percentile $200,390
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,840
    25th
    $91,890
    50th (median)
    $95,930
    75th
    $120,020
    90th
    $200,390

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 113% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 13% above 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $86,390
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,230
    Jacksonville, FL $79,990

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,050
    Coaches and Scouts $47,190
    Graphic Designers $50,890
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,200
    Public Relations Specialists $66,970
    Producers and Directors $68,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Reno, NV is $46.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Reno, NV is 20.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $80,840 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,890.