Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $66,230 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.84
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $105,680
Employed locally 50
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $52,900
    50th (median)
    $66,230
    75th
    $81,150
    90th
    $105,680

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 103% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 3% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,940
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $84,430
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $78,940
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$38,980
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,110
    Public Relations Specialists$51,230
    Graphic Designers$47,750
    Interpreters and Translators$37,220
    Producers and Directors$49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Winston, NC is $31.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Winston, NC is 16.6% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,900.