Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $64,790 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $48,130
90th percentile $100,910
Employed locally 30
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,130
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $77,570
    90th
    $100,910

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 85% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 15% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $101,090
    Fort Wayne, IN $99,110
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $98,260
    Colorado Springs, CO $98,220
    Worcester, MA $94,830
    California $93,300

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$76,770
    Coaches and Scouts$45,980
    Graphic Designers$63,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,530
    Interpreters and Translators$77,320
    Technical Writers$77,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Salem, OR is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Salem, OR is 18.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $48,130 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.