Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Florida
Commercial and Industrial Designers in Florida make a median of $66,210 a year, or about $31.83 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level commercial and industrial designers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.
Commercial and Industrial Designers salary by metro in Florida
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $80K | +21% | 250 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $74K | +11% | 290 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $70K | +6% | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $66K | -1% | 230 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $65K | -1% | 560 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $63K | -4% | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $59K | -12% | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $57K | -14% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do commercial and industrial designers make in Florida?
The median is $66,210 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,970, and experienced commercial and industrial designers can clear $108,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,580/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 36.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a commercial and industrial designers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median commercial and industrial designers salary is worth about $67,164 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do commercial and industrial designers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.