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Commercial and Industrial Designers

Role Overview

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children’s toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Recommended Majors

Packaging Science. Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Design and Visual Communications, General. Commercial and Advertising Art. Industrial and Product Design.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Art Directors Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$106,720
Kansas	$100,010
Massachusetts	$99,310
Indiana	$93,860
Rhode Island	$93,340
California	$93,300
Nevada	$87,800
Michigan	$85,460
New York	$85,240
South Carolina	$83,610
Georgia	$81,940
New Jersey	$81,330
Arizona	$80,860
Arkansas	$80,340
Montana	$79,360

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$79,450

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.2%

Avg. annual openings

2.5k

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