Commercial and Industrial Designers
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Commercial and Industrial Designers to increase by 2.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 35,400 to 36,300 jobs. Its estimate of 2,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($83,910), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
35,400
Projected employment (2034)
36,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,800
Pay & Preparation
$83,910
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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