Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $60,140 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $103,330
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $60,140
    75th
    $70,290
    90th
    $103,330

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 89% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Nevada $87,800
    Richmond, VA $86,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,190
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $76,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,670
    Public Relations Specialists $50,330
    Graphic Designers $49,860
    Producers and Directors $46,150
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Roanoke, VA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Roanoke, VA is 24.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.