Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $107,780 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.82
10th percentile $64,840
90th percentile $203,600
Employed locally 330
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,840
    25th
    $80,990
    50th (median)
    $107,780
    75th
    $157,590
    90th
    $203,600

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 68% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 32% 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
    Washington $106,720

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $94,160

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in San Jose, CA is $51.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in San Jose, CA is 35.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $64,840 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,990.