What is the entry-level Industrial Designer salary?

Entry-level Industrial Designers typically start around $45,000 per year, rising toward $76,250 with experience.

What is the highest Industrial Designer salary?

Experienced Industrial Designers can earn around $110,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.

What education does a Industrial Designer need?

Most Industrial Designer roles require a Bachelor's degree. Job demand is projected to grow 2% — slower than average.

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Industrial Designer Salary

Median $76,250/yr · about $36.66/hr

Entry-level

$45,000

Median (typical)

$76,250

Experienced

$110,000

Job growth

+2%

slower than average

Education

Bachelor's

Field

Design

How much does a Industrial Designer make?

The typical Industrial Designer in the United States earns a median salary of $76,250 per year — roughly $36.66 per hour. Pay ranges from about $45,000 for entry-level roles to $110,000 for experienced professionals.

Demand for Industrial Designers is projected to change by 2% over the next decade (slower than average). Most positions require a Bachelor's degree. Actual pay varies with location, industry, and employer — use our take-home pay calculator to estimate your after-tax income by state.

Industrial Designer Salary — FAQ

How much does a Industrial Designer make?: The median Industrial Designer salary in the US is $76,250 per year, which is about $36.66 per hour (at 2,080 hours/year).
What is the entry-level Industrial Designer salary?: Entry-level Industrial Designers typically start around $45,000 per year, rising toward $76,250 with experience.
What is the highest Industrial Designer salary?: Experienced Industrial Designers can earn around $110,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.
What education does a Industrial Designer need?: Most Industrial Designer roles require a Bachelor's degree. Job demand is projected to grow 2% — slower than average.

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