Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $132,230 +66.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.57
10th percentile $61,140
90th percentile $174,200
Employed locally 50
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,140
    25th
    $79,290
    50th (median)
    $132,230
    75th
    $171,670
    90th
    $174,200

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 121% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial and Industrial Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Washington $106,720

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,060
    Public Relations Specialists $73,830
    Graphic Designers $64,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,600
    Producers and Directors $84,660
    Audio and Video Technicians $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Santa Cruz, CA is $63.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 66.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $61,140 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,290.