Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $49,090 -38.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $26,170
90th percentile $104,490
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,170
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $84,840
    90th
    $104,490

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,750
    El Paso, TX $76,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,910

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$51,100
    Graphic Designers$50,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$32,670
    Producers and Directors$55,810
    Audio and Video Technicians$44,580
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$49,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Waco, TX is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Waco, TX is 38.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $26,170 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.