Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $81,830 +3% vs national
Median hourly $39.34
10th percentile $49,100
90th percentile $130,950
Employed locally 260
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,100
    25th
    $64,500
    50th (median)
    $81,830
    75th
    $106,930
    90th
    $130,950

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 105% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 5% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,590
    Richmond, VA $86,340
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $85,480
    Montana $79,360
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $77,960
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $75,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,060
    Coaches and Scouts $41,720
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,230
    Producers and Directors $66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial and Industrial Designers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $39.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.38 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries?

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,100 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,500.