Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,910 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $53,200
90th percentile $138,010
Employed locally 70
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,200
    25th
    $62,770
    50th (median)
    $79,910
    75th
    $102,300
    90th
    $138,010

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 93% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial and Industrial Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $132,230
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    Baton Rouge, LA $114,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Boulder, CO $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780

    Nearby metros — Commercial and Industrial Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,860
    Syracuse, NY $84,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,920
    Rochester, NY $69,890

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,490
    Coaches and Scouts$45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,640
    Graphic Designers$59,770
    Producers and Directors$74,260
    Editors$72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial and Industrial Designers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Albany, NY is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.40 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Commercial and Industrial Designers salaries?

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Albany, NY is 0.6% above the national median of $79,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Albany?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $53,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,770.