Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $77,490 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.26
10th percentile $49,850
90th percentile $116,340
Employed locally 160
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,850
    25th
    $56,490
    50th (median)
    $77,490
    75th
    $107,490
    90th
    $116,340

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 114% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 14% 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
    Oklahoma $75,940
    Oklahoma City, OK $64,430
    Roanoke, VA $60,140

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$41,220
    Public Relations Specialists$60,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,950
    Graphic Designers$55,100
    Producers and Directors$52,550
    Interior Designers$61,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Tulsa, OK is $37.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Tulsa, OK is 2.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $49,850 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,490.