SOC 27-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial and Industrial Designers — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · 6 metro areas compared
At $83,770, median pay for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Charlotte, NC tracks the national median of $83,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,770, median pay for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Charlotte, NC tracks the national median of $83,910 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,470 and $110,360. The lowest tenth earn under $56,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $135,330.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.04 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Durham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $88,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 152nd of 660 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,240 | −33.0% |
| 25th | $68,470 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $83,770 | −0.2% |
| 75th | $110,360 | +31.5% |
| 90th | $135,330 | +61.3% |
| Mean | $92,750 | +10.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $88,190 | 40 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $87,620 | 120 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $81,070 | 50 | |
| 4 | Winston-Salem | $80,640 | 40 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $77,820 | 140 | |
| 6 | Hickory | $62,990 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $83,770 goes as far as $88,834 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,834US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,770 a year, 0.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,240 to $135,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $88,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $83,770, or $40.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,910, so pay in Charlotte, NC is 0.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charlotte, NC earns more than $135,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Durham, at $88,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Charlotte, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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