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Commercial and Industrial Designers is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Commercial and Industrial Designers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-1021 |
| title | Commercial and Industrial Designers |
| onet code | 27-1021.00 |
| description | Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 30,250 |
| a mean | 88,000 |
| a median | 79,450 |
| a pct10 | 49,390 |
| a pct25 | 62,040 |
| a pct75 | 103,170 |
| a pct90 | 134,840 |
| h mean | 42 |
| h median | 38 |
The day-to-day work of a commercial and industrial designers typically centers on prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.49 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working commercial and industrial designers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (67.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 68% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $106,720 and lowest in North Dakota at $51,310 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Washington, Kansas, Massachusetts, Indiana, Rhode Island) average $98,648. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $106,720 | $107,390 | $64,800 | $144,880 | 450 |
| Kansas | $100,010 | $108,990 | $61,310 | $155,160 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $99,310 | $104,020 | $72,490 | $154,980 | 1,020 |
| Indiana | $93,860 | $94,050 | $41,810 | $150,670 | 400 |
| Rhode Island | $93,340 | $90,060 | $45,450 | $121,330 | 210 |
| California | $93,300 | $103,410 | $58,520 | $162,070 | 4,530 |
| Nevada | $87,800 | $97,250 | $58,500 | $135,030 | 170 |
| Michigan | $85,460 | $86,890 | $48,780 | $115,990 | 2,580 |
| New York | $85,240 | $95,540 | $55,890 | $138,010 | 2,140 |
| South Carolina | $83,610 | $84,600 | $48,970 | $127,920 | 470 |
| Georgia | $81,940 | $89,370 | $51,990 | $132,500 | 460 |
| New Jersey | $81,330 | $86,510 | $55,740 | $126,230 | 1,030 |
| Arizona | $80,860 | $90,270 | $61,100 | $138,570 | 290 |
| Arkansas | $80,340 | $92,920 | $55,310 | $134,510 | 230 |
| Montana | $79,360 | $72,840 | $36,930 | $100,190 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $79,060 | $81,240 | $43,680 | $113,340 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $79,060 | $85,890 | $42,240 | $142,860 | 110 |
| Virginia | $78,190 | $76,960 | $53,500 | $96,290 | 1,480 |
| Minnesota | $78,010 | $80,860 | $54,460 | $121,540 | 560 |
| Missouri | $77,790 | $82,300 | $44,130 | $130,370 | 500 |
| Texas | $77,540 | $85,670 | $47,810 | $142,360 | 1,630 |
| New Hampshire | $77,240 | $90,140 | $52,690 | $137,120 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $76,160 | $78,200 | $59,070 | $100,910 | 500 |
| Nebraska | $76,060 | $80,280 | $58,160 | $102,470 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,960 | $79,720 | $39,170 | $116,590 | 960 |
| Oklahoma | $75,940 | $77,240 | $46,960 | $116,340 | 330 |
| Oregon | $75,340 | $78,690 | $45,730 | $127,280 | 340 |
| Maryland | $75,240 | $75,750 | $49,810 | $103,800 | 390 |
| North Carolina | $74,330 | $81,980 | $47,490 | $125,350 | 1,220 |
| Alabama | $74,090 | $69,750 | $50,230 | $87,360 | 90 |
| Ohio | $71,370 | $73,750 | $45,760 | $105,340 | 1,060 |
| Kentucky | $70,470 | $73,640 | $38,900 | $110,950 | 290 |
| Iowa | $69,210 | $72,580 | $49,160 | $97,870 | 540 |
| Idaho | $67,530 | $76,640 | $50,540 | $116,910 | 220 |
| Vermont | $67,040 | $77,310 | $53,640 | $95,840 | 100 |
| Florida | $66,210 | $74,770 | $44,970 | $108,620 | 1,800 |
| Utah | $66,040 | $72,030 | $39,690 | $109,990 | 460 |
| Illinois | $65,290 | $71,040 | $48,360 | $97,710 | 230 |
| Tennessee | $59,990 | $64,900 | $44,560 | $90,670 | 970 |
| New Mexico | $59,020 | $60,060 | $44,640 | $75,120 | — |
| South Dakota | $53,020 | $60,820 | $39,350 | $86,360 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $51,310 | $63,720 | $39,860 | $112,430 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for commercial and industrial designers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Art Glass Designer or Automobile Designer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Commercial and Industrial Designers compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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