Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $105,180 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.57
10th percentile $83,310
90th percentile $214,580
Employed locally 170
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,310
    25th
    $95,740
    50th (median)
    $105,180
    75th
    $135,420
    90th
    $214,580

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 153% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 53% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,580
    Jacksonville, FL $79,990
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $76,980
    Kansas City, MO-KS $71,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,610
    Graphic Designers $48,060
    Public Relations Specialists $61,900
    Producers and Directors $38,010
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $38,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Wichita, KS is $50.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Wichita, KS is 32.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $83,310 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,740.