Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $75,500 -5% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $99,850
Employed locally 40
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $75,500
    75th
    $93,520
    90th
    $99,850

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 90% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 10% 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
    Spartanburg, SC $90,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,010
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $79,470
    Pittsburgh, PA $78,590
    York-Hanover, PA $78,340

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $46,890
    Public Relations Specialists $50,560
    Coaches and Scouts $46,610
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,140
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,400
    Producers and Directors $63,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Lancaster, PA is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Lancaster, PA is 5% below 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.