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Commercial and Industrial Designers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$148,840
- San Francisco$109,560
- Los Angeles$105,280
- San Diego$104,450
- Oxnard$102,890
- Santa Maria$100,540
- Sacramento$93,390
- Stockton$92,320
- Riverside$91,870
- Fresno$79,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $148,840 | $141,310 | $110,000 | $103,248 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $109,560 | $104,000 | $79,520 | $79,808 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $105,280 | $96,260 | $74,270 | $77,195 | 114 |
| San Diego | $104,450 | $99,650 | $72,800 | $76,689 | 112 |
| Oxnard | $102,890 | $95,800 | $75,650 | $75,736 | 111 |
| Santa Maria | $100,540 | $95,170 | $72,870 | $74,302 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $93,390 | $86,120 | $64,130 | $69,937 | 107 |
| Stockton | $92,320 | $79,540 | $71,800 | $69,283 | 105 |
| Riverside | $91,870 | $80,300 | $62,220 | $69,009 | 106 |
| Fresno | $79,960 | $67,650 | $59,570 | $61,738 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in other states
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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