Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$36.03
Entry wage		$24.17
10th percentile wage		$21.98
50th percentile wage		$35.16
90th percentile wage		$52.77

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	70	71.2%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	10	14.1%
Manufacturing	10	13.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	10	$42.04
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	10	$40.66
Professional and Business Services	70	$32.75

Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021)

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and childrens toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$35.16		$33.24		$1.92
2019	$34.04	+3.3%	$32.18	+3.3%	$1.86
2018	$33.15	+2.7%	$31.34	+2.7%	$1.81
2017	$32.38	+2.4%	$30.62	+2.4%	$1.77
2016	$31.88	+1.6%	$30.14	+1.6%	$1.74
2015	$31.26	+2.0%	$29.56	+2.0%	$1.71
2014	$30.68	+1.9%	$29.00	+1.9%	$1.68
2013	$30.09	+1.9%	$28.45	+1.9%	$1.64
2012	$29.51	+2.0%	$27.90	+2.0%	$1.61
2011	$29.05	+1.6%	$27.46	+1.6%	$1.59
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$35.16		$26.48		$8.68
2019	$34.04	+3.3%	$25.40	+4.2%	$8.63
2018	$33.15	+2.7%	$24.63	+3.1%	$8.52
2017	$32.38	+2.4%	$23.97	+2.8%	$8.41
2016	$31.88	+1.6%	$23.42	+2.3%	$8.45
2015	$31.26	+2.0%	$22.93	+2.1%	$8.33
2014	$30.68	+1.9%	$22.44	+2.2%	$8.24
2013	$30.09	+1.9%	$21.99	+2.1%	$8.10
2012	$29.51	+2.0%	$21.61	+1.7%	$7.89
2011	$29.05	+1.6%	$21.27	+1.6%	$7.78

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 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest	$39.02	40
Southwest	$35.16	100
Eastern	$34.44	30
South Central	$33.13	50

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$35.16	100
North Central	$31.82	100
South Central	$33.13	50
Northwest	$39.02	40


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