Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in California
In California, commercial and industrial designers earn a median of $93,300 per year.
Median (California)
$93,300
Bottom 10%
$58,520
Top 10%
$162,070
Employed in California
4,530
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, commercial and industrial designers earn a median of $93,300 — 17% above the national median of $79,450. Locally the range runs $58,520 to $162,070. About 4,530 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 42 states for commercial and industrial designers pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $106,720) by 14%. State employment of about 4,530 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$79,450
US bottom 10%
$49,390
US top 10%
$134,840
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
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