Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $82,920 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.86
10th percentile $52,840
90th percentile $136,380
Employed locally 150
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,840
    25th
    $67,110
    50th (median)
    $82,920
    75th
    $111,070
    90th
    $136,380

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 117% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 17% above 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Rochester, NY $69,890

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,440
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    Graphic Designers $56,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,210
    Producers and Directors $77,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Buffalo, NY is $39.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $52,840 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,110.