Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in California
Commercial and Industrial Designers in California earn an average of $108,400 a year. That is $15,140 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $93,260. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $148,840.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for commercial and industrial designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93,260 | $44.84 |
| California | $108,400 | $52.12 |
| Arizona | $93,010 | $44.72 |
| Nevada | $86,710 | $41.69 |
| Oregon | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Related jobs in California
- Graphic Designers$86,800
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49,090
- Interior Designers$89,740
- Art Directors$156,060
- Floral Designers$48,540
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$134,360
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in California?
The average is $108,400 a year, and the median is $100,770. That is $15,140 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $93,260.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$52.12 an hour on average; the median is $48.45.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($148,840), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($109,560). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Fresno, CA ($79,960).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.