SOC 27-1021
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Risk Score
⚠️38/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥30,250
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$79K
$49K – $135K
Projected Growth
📈+3.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖83/100
High exposure
💡 Commercial and Industrial Designers face a risk score of 38/100 — 6 points below the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $79K ($33K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Commercial and Industrial Designers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai music composition and audio production are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 30,250 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in original creative vision and artistic direction and live performance and audience engagement to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Commercial and Industrial Designers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI music composition and audio production
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 75% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 71% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 80% |