Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $65,680 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.58
10th percentile $43,450
90th percentile $106,150
Employed locally 230
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,450
    25th
    $49,490
    50th (median)
    $65,680
    75th
    $82,510
    90th
    $106,150

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 92% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 8% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $79,990
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $73,660
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $69,890
    Flint, MI $66,680
    Florida $66,210
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,460

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,600
    Graphic Designers$59,820
    Coaches and Scouts$47,040
    Interpreters and Translators$45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,230
    Interior Designers$62,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Tampa, FL is $31.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Tampa, FL is 17.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $43,450 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,490.