Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $81,630 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.24
10th percentile $53,360
90th percentile $134,680
Employed locally 320
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,360
    25th
    $64,250
    50th (median)
    $81,630
    75th
    $102,950
    90th
    $134,680

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 95% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
    Coaches and Scouts $44,100
    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,740
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Riverside, CA is $39.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Riverside, CA is 2.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $53,360 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,250.