What are the main factors that influence an Industrial Designer II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Industrial Designer 's salary?

An Industrial Designer 's salary grows with experience: an Industrial Designer I (0-2 years)earns $66,944, an Industrial Designer II (2-4 years)earns $79,669, an Industrial Designer III (4-7 years)earns $97,836, an Industrial Designer IV (7+ years)earns $123,838,

What are the highest paying states for an Industrial Designer II?

Industrial Designer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Industrial Designer II roles are District of Columbia $88,210, California $87,875, Massachusetts $86,704. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Industrial Designer roles make?

Salaries for Industrial Designer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Industrial Designer: $156,686; Expert Industrial Designer: $123,840; Industrial Designer IV: $123,838; Senior Industrial Designer: $97,840; Industrial Designer III: $97,836.

How do different companies affect an Industrial Designer II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Industrial Designer II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Industrial Designer II Salary in the United States

How much does an Industrial Designer II make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Industrial Designer II in the United States is $79,669 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Industrial Designer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,445 to $84,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,868

10% $65,868

50% (Median) $79,669

90% $88,982

Industrial Designer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,544	$7,045	$1,626	$41
Average	$79,669	$6,639	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$72,445	$6,037	$1,393	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Industrial Designer II Salaries

An Industrial Designer II'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Industrial Designer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Industrial Designer II'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:

Industrial Designer I (0-2 years): $66,944
Industrial Designer II (2-4 years): $79,669
Industrial Designer III (4-7 years): $97,836
Industrial Designer IV (7+ years): $123,838

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Industrial Designer I	0-2 years	$66,944
Industrial Designer II	2-4 years	$79,669
Industrial Designer III	4-7 years	$97,836
Industrial Designer IV	7+ years	$123,838

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How Do Industrial Designer II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Industrial Designer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,210.
California: $87,875.
Massachusetts: $86,704.

District of Columbia $88,210 California $87,875 Massachusetts $86,704 Washington $86,385 New Jersey $86,353 Alaska $86,242 Connecticut $85,142 New York $84,696

Hawaii $83,270 Rhode Island $82,601 Maryland $82,147 Minnesota $81,525 Colorado $81,286 Illinois $81,207 Oregon $80,904 Delaware $80,681

New Hampshire $80,541 Virginia $80,227 Pennsylvania $79,310 Nevada $78,848 North Dakota $78,697 Michigan $78,458 Wisconsin $78,370 Vermont $78,195

Texas $77,709 Maine $77,677 Arizona $77,629 Ohio $77,574 Georgia $76,841 Indiana $76,474 Wyoming $76,403 Utah $76,291

Iowa $76,243 Kansas $75,861 Louisiana $75,749 North Carolina $75,709 Missouri $75,694 Florida $75,383 Montana $75,216 Nebraska $75,056

Kentucky $74,969 South Carolina $74,650 Tennessee $74,451 Idaho $74,371 New Mexico $73,789 Oklahoma $73,662 Alabama $73,192 South Dakota $72,403

Arkansas $71,973 West Virginia $71,742 Mississippi $71,049

Top Paying Cities for Industrial Designer IIs

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: $100,487
San Francisco: $99,386
Oakland: $97,292

San Jose, CA $100,487

San Francisco, CA $99,386

Oakland, CA $97,292

New York, NY $91,730

Paramus, NJ $90,615

Queens Village, NY $90,611

Passaic, NJ $90,535

Bergenfield, NJ $90,528

Stamford, CT $90,353

Huntington, NY $90,320

Newark, NJ $89,731

Bridgeport, CT $89,563

Vallejo, CA $89,405

New Brunswick, NJ $89,373

Petaluma, CA $89,325

Middlesex, NJ $89,174

Somerset, NJ $89,118

Santa Cruz, CA $89,014

Boston, MA $88,528

Monterey, CA $88,249

Seattle, WA $88,066

Santa Rosa, CA $88,050

Los Angeles, CA $88,026

Juneau, AK $87,819

Washington, DC $87,732

Orange, CA $87,448

Santa Ana, CA $87,238

Long Beach, CA $87,158

Anaheim, CA $87,142

Anchorage, AK $87,102

Santa Maria, CA $86,863

Everett, WA $86,847

Danbury, CT $86,567

Bremerton, WA $86,457

Tacoma, WA $86,170

New Suffolk, NY $86,168

Sacramento, CA $86,146

Santa Barbara, CA $86,058

Trenton, NJ $85,971

San Diego, CA $85,971

Brockton, MA $85,883

Fairbanks, AK $85,688

Lompoc, CA $85,485

Lowell, MA $85,420

Ventura, CA $85,405

Nashua, NH $85,389

Stockton, CA $85,381

Modesto, CA $84,800

Poughkeepsie, NY $84,624

Olympia, WA $84,473

Kennewick, WA $84,473

New Haven, CT $84,441

Lawrence, MA $84,154

Hartford, CT $84,075

Riverside, CA $84,059

New Bedford, MA $83,979

Richland, WA $83,979

Bakersfield, CA $83,868

San Bernardino, CA $83,836

New Britain, CT $83,828

Atlantic City, NJ $83,828

New London, CT $83,796

Norwich, CT $83,772

Portsmouth, NH $83,756

Boulder, CO $83,587

Portland, OR $83,477

Worcester, MA $83,469

Minneapolis, MN $83,222

Philadelphia, PA $83,111

Honolulu, HI $82,848

Saint Paul, MN $82,810

Vineland, NJ $82,792

Providence, RI $82,561

Chicago, IL $82,330

Bellingham, WA $82,234

Springfield, MA $82,171

Baltimore, MD $82,147

Chico, CA $81,948

Pittsfield, MA $81,732

Manchester, NH $81,581

Spokane, WA $81,231

Denver, CO $81,223

Albany, NY $80,848

Troy, NY $80,816

Nassau, NY $80,731

Schenectady, NY $80,649

Wilmington, DE $80,585

Burlington, VT $80,474

Salem, OR $80,442

Portland, ME $80,195

Yakima, WA $80,115

Rochester, MN $79,868

Reno, NV $79,828

Fresno, CA $79,828

Milwaukee, WI $79,757

Detroit, MI $79,677

Ann Arbor, MI $79,663

Allentown, PA $79,653

Colorado Springs, CO $79,518

Syracuse, NY $79,478

Carson City, NV $79,478

Houston, TX $79,366

Eugene, OR $79,326

Gary, IN $79,231

Springfield, OR $79,167

Bismarck, ND $79,151

Galveston, TX $79,095

Medford, OR $78,976

Fort Collins, CO $78,944

Concord, NH $78,904

Austin, TX $78,880

Mesa, AZ $78,713

Reading, PA $78,705

Phoenix, AZ $78,697

Dallas, TX $78,673

Saint Cloud, MN $78,597

Madison, WI $78,490

Utica, NY $78,275

Rochester, NY $78,147

Des Moines, IA $78,139

Raleigh, NC $78,131

Atlanta, GA $78,012

Battle Creek, MI $77,988

Salt Lake City, UT $77,964

Lancaster, PA $77,845

Harrisburg, PA $77,733

Kansas City, MO $77,653

Champaign, IL $77,637

Kansas City, KS $77,637

Fort Worth, TX $77,629

Columbus, OH $77,616

Boca Raton, FL $77,598

Pittsburgh, PA $77,566

Richmond, VA $77,534

Indianapolis, IN $77,518

Cleveland, OH $77,510

Las Vegas, NV $77,414

Cincinnati, OH $77,414

Petersburg, VA $77,295

Huntsville, AL $77,175

Lansing, MI $77,122

Lebanon, PA $77,112

Pueblo, CO $77,104

Appleton, WI $77,080

Buffalo, NY $77,048

Dayton, OH $77,024

Racine, WI $77,008

Charlotte, NC $77,000

Saint Louis, MO $76,976

York, PA $76,928

Elkhart, IN $76,928

Gastonia, NC $76,913

Billings, MT $76,894

Beaumont, TX $76,873

Lorain, OH $76,857

Benton Harbor, MI $76,841

Toledo, OH $76,825

Binghamton, NY $76,785

Rock Hill, SC $76,777

Rockford, IL $76,737

Springfield, IL $76,705

Elyria, OH $76,697

Fargo, ND $76,697

Flagstaff, AZ $76,642

Fort Lauderdale, FL $76,594

Duluth, MN $76,546

Miami, FL $76,546

Cheyenne, WY $76,490

Grand Forks, ND $76,490

Bangor, ME $76,315

Cedar Rapids, IA $76,227

Durham, NC $76,194

Louisville, KY $76,187

Grand Rapids, MI $76,172

Hialeah, FL $76,164

Casper, WY $76,052

Scranton, PA $75,956

New Orleans, LA $75,933

Virginia Beach, VA $75,925

Akron, OH $75,885

Peoria, IL $75,781

Sarasota, FL $75,765

Nashville, TN $75,709

Omaha, NE $75,709

Green Bay, WI $75,709

Baton Rouge, LA $75,670

Charleston, SC $75,654

Jamestown, NY $75,614

Davenport, IA $75,614

Tucson, AZ $75,574

Saint Petersburg, FL $75,526

Tampa, FL $75,510

Evansville, IN $75,462

Port Arthur, TX $75,462

Bradenton, FL $75,431

Santa Fe, NM $75,287

Orlando, FL $75,144

Clearwater, FL $75,120

Canton, OH $74,953

La Crosse, WI $74,953

Albuquerque, NM $74,905

Newport News, VA $74,897

High Point, NC $74,873

Ogden, UT $74,841

Corpus Christi, TX $74,777

Norfolk, VA $74,730

Laramie, WY $74,730

Rock Island, IL $74,682

Saginaw, MI $74,666

Jacksonville, FL $74,658

Salisbury, NC $74,642

Boise, ID $74,626

Moline, IL $74,586

Fort Myers, FL $74,562

Memphis, TN $74,546

Tulsa, OK $74,506

Waterloo, IA $74,459

Spartanburg, SC $74,379

Lincoln, NE $74,339

Fort Wayne, IN $74,323

Provo, UT $74,315

Cedar Falls, IA $74,220

San Antonio, TX $74,188

Greensboro, NC $74,156

South Bend, IN $74,148

Savannah, GA $74,060

Muskegon, MI $74,028

Birmingham, AL $74,020

Winston Salem, NC $73,981

Lake Charles, LA $73,789

Anderson, IN $73,773

Lexington, KY $73,750

Augusta, GA $73,726

Greenville, SC $73,726

Lima, OH $73,662

Wichita, KS $73,654

Tuscaloosa, AL $73,654

Columbia, SC $73,582

Springfield, OH $73,566

Asheville, NC $73,439

Bloomington, IN $73,383

Knoxville, TN $73,096

Shreveport, LA $73,088

Wilmington, NC $72,985

Roanoke, VA $72,985

Topeka, KS $72,841

Frankfort, KY $72,833

Oklahoma City, OK $72,778

Chillicothe, OH $72,746

Longview, TX $72,738

Melbourne, FL $72,730

Sioux Falls, SD $72,602

Mobile, AL $72,594

Terre Haute, IN $72,563

Altoona, PA $72,515

Amarillo, TX $72,459

Killeen, TX $72,435

Fayetteville, AR $72,371

Chattanooga, TN $72,347

Sioux City, IA $72,276

Idaho Falls, ID $72,260

Lynchburg, VA $72,196

Gainesville, FL $72,092

Portsmouth, OH $72,053

Little Rock, AR $72,037

Lafayette, LA $72,005

Youngstown, OH $72,005

Daytona Beach, FL $71,957

Clarksville, TN $71,949

Pensacola, FL $71,941

Temple, TX $71,936

Hopkinsville, KY $71,702

Erie, PA $71,686

Florence, SC $71,654

Charleston, WV $71,527

Great Falls, MT $71,487

Macon, GA $71,375

Tallahassee, FL $71,367

Fayetteville, NC $71,352

Waco, TX $71,336

Helena, MT $71,280

Pine Bluff, AR $71,250

Vincennes, IN $71,152

Lubbock, TX $71,121

Alamogordo, NM $71,073

Twin Falls, ID $71,001

Rapid City, SD $70,977

Jackson, MS $70,834

Huntington, WV $70,828

Greenville, MS $70,826

Parkersburg, WV $70,744

Montgomery, AL $70,730

Wichita Falls, TX $70,650

Springfield, MO $70,650

Biloxi, MS $70,611

Monroe, LA $70,531

Johnstown, PA $70,475

Sumter, SC $70,443

Columbus, GA $70,435

Pascagoula, MS $70,284

Abilene, TX $70,284

Kingsport, TN $70,077

Albany, GA $70,077

Gulfport, MS $70,053

Alexandria, LA $69,790

Fort Smith, AR $69,591

El Paso, TX $69,376

Las Cruces, NM $69,017

Harlingen, TX $68,815

Pocatello, ID $68,802

Florence, AL $68,699

Brownsville, TX $68,683

Mcallen, TX $68,515

Dothan, AL $68,404

Columbus, MS $67,931

Altus, OK $67,559

Lawton, OK $67,408

Pierre, SD $67,121

What Skills Can Increase an Industrial Designer II'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.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Collaboration	4.08%
Product Development	2.24%
Design Thinking	1.6%

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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 Industrial Designer II'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	$93,213	17%
CSS	$92,416	16%
iOS	$92,416	16%

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Industrial Designer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Industrial Designer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $89,033. While startup companies pay approximate $75,313.

Industrial Designer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$75,313
Growth Stage	51~500	$79,651
Established	501~5000	$85,973
Enterprise	5000+	$89,033

Industrial Designer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Industrial Designer II 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, Industrial Designer positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Industrial Designer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Industrial Designer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$99,586	$48.0	25%
Chemicals	$95,603	$46.0	20%
Telecom	$94,009	$45.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$91,619	$44.0	15%
MFG Nondurable	$89,229	$43.0	12%

How Education impacts an Industrial Designer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Industrial Designer II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Industrial Designer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $77,523 and $81,770.

Industrial Designer II Salaries by Degree Level

$82,700
$81,900
$81,200
$80,400
$79,600
$78,800
$78,000
$77,200

Typical Education for Industrial Designer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	5.3%
High School	5.3%
Associates	7.9%
Bachelors	71.5%
Masters	14.6%
Doctorate	0.7%

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

Understanding how an Industrial Designer II'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.

$72,445

Average $79,669/year

$84,544

$6,037

Average $6,639/month

$7,045

$1,393

Average $1,532/week

$1,626

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,544	$7,045	$1,626	$41
Average	$79,669	$6,639	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$72,445	$6,037	$1,393	$35

Industrial Designer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Industrial Designer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Industrial Designer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $97,836 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Industrial Designer II

Salaries for an Industrial Designer II 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 Industrial Designer II salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Industrial Designer II

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Common company salaries for Industrial Designer II

Here are companies hiring for Industrial Designer II and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Industrial Designer II

1. Where can an Industrial Designer II earn the most?

An Industrial Designer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Industrial Designer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Industrial Designer II is $100,487.

2. What is the highest pay for Industrial Designer II?

The highest pay for Industrial Designer II is $88,982.

3. What is the lowest pay for Industrial Designer II?

The lowest pay for Industrial Designer II is $65,868.

4. What are the responsibilities of Industrial Designer II?

Designs and develops industrial product concepts and specifications that reflect aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements. Researches and analyzes the intended use of products and user preferences. Translates user insights and market requirements into sketches, prototypes, and CAD models to visually communicate the design concept. Collaborates with stakeholders like engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers to produce final designs that meet safety, manufacturability, timeline, and cost constraints. Experienced in using a variety of 3D/2D CAD rendering, prototyping, and animation tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in industrial design. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Industrial Designer II?

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

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