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Hourly Wage for Intermediate Industrial Designer Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Intermediate Industrial Designer?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Intermediate Industrial Designer in the United States is $38, which translates to an annual salary of about $79,670.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35 to $41 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32 per hour
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Intermediate Industrial Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,550 $7,046 $1,626 $41
Average $79,670 $6,639 $1,532 $38
25th Percentile $72,450 $6,038 $1,393 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Industrial Designer Salaries

An Intermediate Industrial Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Intermediate Industrial Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate Industrial Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry Industrial Product Design (0-2 years): $66,940
  • Intermediate Industrial Designer (2-4 years): $79,664
  • Senior Industrial Product Design (4-7 years): $97,832
  • Expert Industrial Product Design (7+ years): $123,834
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Entry Industrial Product Design0-2 years$66,940
Intermediate Industrial Designer2-4 years$79,664
Senior Industrial Product Design4-7 years$97,832
Expert Industrial Product Design7+ years$123,834
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Top Paying Cities for Intermediate Industrial Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $100,490
  • San Francisco: $99,390
  • Oakland: $97,290

What Skills Can Increase an Intermediate Industrial Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
  • Design Thinking (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Developing software solutions to understand and target customer needs in a repetitive process.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 4.08%
Product Development 2.24%
Design Thinking 1.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Intermediate Industrial Designer's salary.
  • HTML: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • CSS: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • iOS: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HTML
$93,214
17%
CSS
$92,417
16%
iOS
$92,417
16%
UI Design
$92,417
16%
Android
$91,621
15%
UI
$89,230
12%
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Intermediate Industrial Designer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Intermediate Industrial Designer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $89,186. While startup companies pay approximate $75,449.

Intermediate Industrial Designer Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$75,449
Growth Stage51~500$79,796
Established501~5000$86,125
Enterprise5000+$89,186

Intermediate Industrial Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intermediate Industrial Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Intermediate Industrial Designer positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intermediate Industrial Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intermediate Industrial Designer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$99,588$48.025%
Chemicals$95,604$46.020%
Telecom$94,011$45.018%
Energy & Utilities$91,620$44.015%
MFG Nondurable$89,230$43.012%

Intermediate Industrial Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate Industrial Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Intermediate Industrial Designer

Salaries for an Intermediate Industrial Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,010 in 2023 to around $71,225 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intermediate Industrial Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Intermediate Industrial Designer Over Time

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$72,010
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$71,983
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FAQ about Intermediate Industrial Designer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Intermediate Industrial Designer?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Intermediate Industrial Designer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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