Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $86,340 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.51
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $133,820
Employed locally 90
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $66,800
    50th (median)
    $86,340
    75th
    $133,060
    90th
    $133,820

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 102% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Nevada $87,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,190
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Pennsylvania $75,960

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Richmond, VA is $41.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Richmond, VA is 8.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,800.