Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $80,250 +1% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $68,680
90th percentile $129,680
Employed locally 30
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,680
    25th
    $75,740
    50th (median)
    $80,250
    75th
    $118,060
    90th
    $129,680

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 16% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $94,850

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Santa Maria, CA is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $68,680 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,740.