Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $65,660 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.57
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $109,860
Employed locally 30
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $65,660
    75th
    $93,870
    90th
    $109,860

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 103% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 3% 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
    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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Scranton, PA is $31.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Scranton, PA is 17.4% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.