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Commercial and Industrial Designers in The United States

(Diseñadores comerciales e industriales)

Commercial and Industrial Designers -- Develop and design 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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-1021.00
Career InterestsAER
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.32 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)43,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)45,300
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)4,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$39,860
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$73,820
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$114,950
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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