Commercial and Industrial Designers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $84,590 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.67
10th percentile $57,700
90th percentile $137,740
Employed locally 60
National median $79,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,700
    25th
    $65,810
    50th (median)
    $84,590
    75th
    $102,490
    90th
    $137,740

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial and Industrial Designers salary vs area income 115% Median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary is 15% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $79,910
    Rochester, NY $69,890

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,760
    Coaches and Scouts $47,990
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,910
    Graphic Designers $53,180
    Producers and Directors $71,550
    Editors $64,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers in Syracuse, NY is $40.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Syracuse, NY is 6.5% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Commercial and Industrial Designers (10th percentile) earn around $57,700 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,810.