Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $87,860 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.24
10th percentile $60,260
90th percentile $136,760
Employed locally 2,140
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,260
    25th
    $72,830
    50th (median)
    $87,860
    75th
    $119,550
    90th
    $136,760

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,780
    Syracuse, NY $84,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Rochester, NY $69,890

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in New York, NY-NJ is $42.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 10.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $60,260 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,830.