Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $95,630 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.98
10th percentile $60,300
90th percentile $138,270
Employed locally 400
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,300
    25th
    $77,220
    50th (median)
    $95,630
    75th
    $125,020
    90th
    $138,270

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 93% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 7% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,160

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in San Diego, CA is $45.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in San Diego, CA is 20.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $60,300 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,220.