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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Industrial Designer?

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

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 $67,252, an Industrial Designer (2-4 years)earns $80,033, an Industrial Designer III (4-7 years)earns $98,288, an Industrial Designer IV (7+ years)earns $124,412,

What are the highest paying states for an Industrial Designer?

Industrial Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Industrial Designer roles are District of Columbia $87,902, California $87,568, Massachusetts $86,401. 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: $156,657; Industrial Designer IV: $123,830; Senior Industrial Designer: $97,830; Industrial Designer III: $97,828; Commercial Or Industrial Designer: $85,496.

Industrial Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Industrial Designer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Industrial Designer in Delaware is $80,399 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,904
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,426 to $85,374
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,078

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Industrial Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,374	$7,115	$1,642	$41
Average	$80,399	$6,700	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$73,426	$6,119	$1,412	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Industrial Designer Salaries

An 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 Do Industrial Designer 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 Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,902.
California: $87,568.
Massachusetts: $86,401.

District of Columbia $87,902 California $87,568 Massachusetts $86,401 Washington $86,084 New Jersey $86,052 Alaska $85,941 Connecticut $84,845 New York $84,400

Hawaii $82,979 Rhode Island $82,312 Maryland $81,860 Minnesota $81,241 Colorado $81,003 Illinois $80,923 Oregon $80,621 Delaware $80,399

New Hampshire $80,259 Virginia $79,947 Pennsylvania $79,034 Nevada $78,573 North Dakota $78,422 Michigan $78,184 Wisconsin $78,097 Vermont $77,922

Texas $77,438 Maine $77,406 Arizona $77,358 Ohio $77,303 Georgia $76,573 Indiana $76,207 Wyoming $76,136 Utah $76,025

Iowa $75,977 Kansas $75,596 Louisiana $75,485 North Carolina $75,445 Missouri $75,429 Florida $75,120 Montana $74,953 Nebraska $74,794

Kentucky $74,707 South Carolina $74,389 Tennessee $74,191 Idaho $74,111 New Mexico $73,532 Oklahoma $73,405 Alabama $72,936 South Dakota $72,150

Arkansas $71,722 West Virginia $71,492 Mississippi $70,801

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $80,037
Little Creek: $80,623
Magnolia: $80,507

Lincoln, DE $80,037 Little Creek, DE $80,623 Magnolia, DE $80,507 Milford, DE $80,240 Marydel, DE $80,372 Millsboro, DE $79,701 Millville, DE $79,824 Milton, DE $79,963

Nassau, DE $80,020 Ocean View, DE $79,811 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,964 Seaford, DE $80,009 Selbyville, DE $79,678 Smyrna, DE $80,679 Viola, DE $80,307 Woodside, DE $80,523

Bear, DE $80,337 Newark, DE $80,307 Claymont, DE $80,471 Delaware City, DE $80,387 Hockessin, DE $80,300 Kirkwood, DE $80,372 Middletown, DE $80,403 Montchanin, DE $80,318

New Castle, DE $80,330 Odessa, DE $80,443 Port Penn, DE $80,497 Rockland, DE $80,326 Saint Georges, DE $80,378 Townsend, DE $80,502 Winterthur, DE $80,336 Lewes, DE $79,993

Wilmington, DE $80,304 Dover, DE $80,623 Dover Afb, DE $80,198 Bethany Beach, DE $79,727 Bethel, DE $79,809 Bridgeville, DE $79,997 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,396 Cheswold, DE $80,597

Clayton, DE $80,599 Dagsboro, DE $79,671 Delmar, DE $79,543 Ellendale, DE $79,785 Felton, DE $80,234 Fenwick Island, DE $79,689 Frankford, DE $79,550 Frederica, DE $80,313

Georgetown, DE $79,641 Greenwood, DE $80,010 Harbeson, DE $79,726 Harrington, DE $80,132 Hartly, DE $80,382 Houston, DE $80,018 Kenton, DE $80,603 Laurel, DE $79,593

Yorklyn, DE $80,324

Industrial Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for an Industrial Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$100,499	$48.0	25%
Chemicals	$96,479	$46.0	20%
Telecom	$94,871	$46.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$92,459	$44.0	15%
MFG Nondurable	$90,047	$43.0	12%

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

Understanding how an 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 July 01, 2026

$73,426

Average $80,399/year

$85,374

$6,119

Average $6,700/month

$7,115

$1,412

Average $1,546/week

$1,642

$35

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,374	$7,115	$1,642	$41
Average	$80,399	$6,700	$1,546	$39
25th Percentile	$73,426	$6,119	$1,412	$35

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