Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Michigan
$98,110avg. a year
$47.17 an hour · 2,930 employed
Commercial and Industrial Designers in Michigan earn an average of $98,110 a year. That is $4,850 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $93,260. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $105,080.
$102,160Median pay
$47.17Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 41 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for commercial and industrial designers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,760 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$105,080
$50.52 an hour
240 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$81,350
$39.11 an hour
3340 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$81,040
$38.96 an hour
450 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$80,020
$38.47 an hour
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Commercial and Industrial Designers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan commercial and industrial designers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93,260 | $44.84 |
| Michigan | $98,110 | $47.17 |
| Indiana | $88,320 | $42.46 |
| Ohio | $86,830 | $41.75 |
| Wisconsin | $86,340 | $41.51 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Graphic Designers$60,250
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,100
- Interior Designers$62,180
- Public Relations Specialists$73,660
- Art Directors$98,020
- Floral Designers$36,840
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in Michigan?
The average is $98,110 a year, and the median is $102,160. That is $4,850 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $93,260.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$47.17 an hour on average; the median is $49.12.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($105,080), followed by Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($81,350). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($80,020).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #9 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 27-1021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national commercial and industrial designers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.