Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $75,010 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $54,830
90th percentile $126,520
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,830
    25th
    $62,960
    50th (median)
    $75,010
    75th
    $92,110
    90th
    $126,520

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 73% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 27% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,770
    Graphic Designers$67,990
    Public Relations Specialists$76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,760
    Editors$94,750
    Interior Designers$74,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Santa Rosa, CA is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 5.6% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $54,830 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,960.