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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$34.31
Entry wage$23.72
10th percentile wage$13.90
50th percentile wage$36.91
90th percentile wage$46.80
Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021)
Develop and design 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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$36.91 $24.37 $12.54
2017$36.60+.8%$24.17+.8%$12.43
2016$35.76+2.4%$23.61+2.4%$12.15
2015$35.20+1.6%$23.24+1.6%$11.96
2014$34.52+2.0%$22.79+2.0%$11.73
2013$33.87+1.9%$22.37+1.9%$11.51
2012$33.23+1.9%$21.94+1.9%$11.29
2011$32.58+2.0%$21.51+2.0%$11.07
2010$32.07+1.6%$21.18+1.6%$10.90
2009$31.51+1.8%$20.81+1.8%$10.71
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$36.91 $22.17 $14.74
2017$36.60+.8%$21.93+1.1%$14.67
2016$35.76+2.4%$21.35+2.8%$14.41
2015$35.20+1.6%$20.86+2.3%$14.34
2014$34.52+2.0%$20.42+2.1%$14.10
2013$33.87+1.9%$19.99+2.2%$13.89
2012$33.23+1.9%$19.58+2.1%$13.64
2011$32.58+2.0%$19.25+1.7%$13.33
2010$32.07+1.6%$18.95+1.6%$13.13
2009$31.51+1.8%$18.63+1.7%$12.89
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern$36.9140
North Central$30.52140
South Central$27.8470
Northwest$27.77 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$27.05160
North Central$30.52140
South Central$27.8470
Eastern$36.9140
Wages in other areas
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