Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $66,910 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.17
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $150,900
Employed locally 100
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $56,720
    50th (median)
    $66,910
    75th
    $100,540
    90th
    $150,900

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 90% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 10% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,750
    El Paso, TX $76,630
    Waco, TX $49,090

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,270
    Coaches and Scouts$36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,170
    Graphic Designers$61,530
    Interior Designers$55,650
    Interpreters and Translators$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in San Antonio, TX is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in San Antonio, TX is 15.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,720.