SOC 27-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial and Industrial Designers — Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Median pay for this occupation in Minneapolis, MN comes to $94,390 a year, ahead of the national median of $83,910 by 12.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Minneapolis, MN comes to $94,390 a year, ahead of the national median of $83,910 by 12.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,880 and $105,890. The lowest tenth earn under $64,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $127,970.
The area has 480 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 168th of 670 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,930 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $80,880 | −3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $94,390 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $105,890 | +26.2% |
| 90th | $127,970 | +52.5% |
| Mean | $96,020 | +14.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minneapolis sit close to the national average, so $94,390 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$94,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,730US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,390 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,930 to $127,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Minneapolis, MN?
The median annual wage is $94,390, or $45.38 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 Minneapolis, MN is 12.5% higher. 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 Minneapolis, MN earns more than $127,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,930 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Minneapolis, MN. 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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